Pro-pit bull flash mob on the 16th Street Mall: "Give Pits a Chance!" (VIDEO)

Michael Roberts August 23, 2011 3:58PM

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On Friday, dog lovers who oppose breed specific legislation like Denver's pit bull ban gathered on the 16th Street Mall to stage what they describe as a flash mob -- although it was closer to a political demonstration. After a megaphone-amplified introduction, various participants declared, "I want my pit bull in Denver!" before joining together, torches in hand, to paraphrase John Lennon with the singing of "Give Pits a Chance!"

Check out a video of the protest below.

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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.

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