Posted On: April 28, 2004, 6:21 pm CDT

Posted By: Garrett

Yet another absurd, unnecessary law for insurance companies to cash in on in this hyper-litigous society. This is as unfair as it gets. What if I've had my dog for several years and he has never shown any aggressive tendencies or hurt anyone in any way? Is it fair for me and others with gentle, well-behaved animals like mine, to have to pay more monthly premiums for yet another insurance policy that I will never need? It would be interesting to see who is behind Rivera in this plan to bilk responsible dog owner's out of more hard earned money. No doubt the big insurance companies are foaming at the mouth for this one. I've got an idea. Why not have teenager liability insurance while we're at it. I've met plenty of irresponsible teens of irresponsible parents out there a lot more dangerous than my and most other peoples' dogs. Heck, most accidents on the road are caused by 16, 17 and 18 year old teens: "The risk of crash involvement per mile driven among 16-19 years-old is 4 times the risk among older drivers. Risk is highest at age 16." (from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety website) Teens get into more fights, they vandalize property more often, and they join violent gangs, so why not make parents have liability insurance for their teens? See the absurdity folks?