Dangerous dogs - and government's response

Residents in North St. Louis County, Missouri say dangerous dogs running wild made it unsafe to jog or walk in their neighborhoods. KMOX reports:

At a town hall meeting Thursday evening, County Animal Control recommended people go out walking with an umbrella, a cane, or a stick.

Heaven knows, county officials would not dare mention a concealed handgun.

If set upon by a pair (or a pack) of pit bulls, I'd hate to think saving my life or limbs depended on an umbrella.