I used to think that way until the reality of the situation hit me square in the face. This particular neighbor is a blood relative of a very powerful politician. I believe he feels this entitles him to do whatever he feels like including allowing his dog to run up and down the street attacking and biting the neighbors.

I have also witnessed first hand something called 'blow back'. 'Blow Back' occurs when someone decides they want to get even with you for causing them pain or grief. They may have connections down at City Hall you don't know about.

After you complain to animal control or the police, next thing you know you and your family are being harrassed by everyone from the tax collector to the street cop. All because you called animal control on the neighbor who is a 'made man' and has powerful political connections. Yes, his dog is now gone but now your life has become a living hell.

Maybe you luck out and nothing happens; but then again, I've witnessed the direct effects of 'blow back' with my own eyes. In one particular instance, the complainee ended up getting run out of town on a rail. As of this date, he is no longer able to do ANY business in his former community. His business folded and his friends and neighbors changed their phone numbers.

His crime? He sicked government agents on a professional. Did the professional have it coming? ABSOLUTELY; but what happened to him next PROVED that you can be RIGHT AS RAIN and still get the screwing of your life.