Aurora, Colorado passed an ordinance banning pit bulls and other selected breeds of dogs from being inside the city limits. The American Canine Foundation, an organization aimed at improving the canine industry, sued to have the ordinance struck down as unconstitutional. the foundation argued that the ordinance infringed on their constitutional rights, in violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically, they argued the law resulted in an uncompensated taking and violated the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. Apply your critical thinking skills and answer the following questions:

1) Why do you think the city of Aurora passed the ordinance banning pit bulls and other selected breeds of dogs from being inside the city limits.

2) What other facts or information would you like to know in order to decide the constitutionality of the ordinance?

3) What ethical principles should be considered in making the decision?

4) In your opinion was the ordinance constitutional, why or why not?