‘Punisher’ star says pit bulls are victims of ‘dog racism’: ‘A lot of bulls–t’

Calling bull. Actor Jon Bernthal says “dog racism” is the reason for public stigma against pit bulls. During a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” the “Punisher,” “Spider Man” and “Daredevil” star, 49, suggested that the bad reputation of the breed was the same as judging human beings based on their race or sexuality. “My dogs are the greatest and they’re honest. So the myth of the pit bull is a lot of bulls–t. People got to stop that. Pit bulls don’t attack,” he said. “It’s just racism. It’s just dog racism,” he added. “I think to be afraid of a breed of dog is completely ridiculous. It’s like being afraid of somebody for their race or their sexual orientation.” Actor Jon Bernthal has blamed “dog racism” for stigma against pit bulls. AP Photo/Jordan Strauss Pit bulls were respon