Free bump for the thread starter, but reply to above.

I owned 2 pitbulls, male and female, because I liked the dogs breed. Same way that someone loves poodles or cockerspaniels. Any dog can be aggressive and often times when you hear about a kid (or whoever) getting bit on the news or in papers, they are NOT pitbulls but labeled as pits. They are mutts. My male dog looked agressive (comments from other ppl) because he was the right size, big head, and chest, and also his stance. I didn't cut the tale or ears, nor did I fight my dogs. He was the sweetest dog ever. My female dog was the same, except she was over protective of me, my BF, and the male dog, until she saw that you were no harm to us. There was no "status symbol" in my decision.

But anyways your comment on biting someone and getting sued, could go for any dog. Its just personal preference I guess.