Creepy Condescending Wonka

Then I would agree. But even legal well cared for pets can flip the switch when they're put under pressure. My point is that when that happens, a cat is less likely to do lasting harm.

I would agree; however, I would also say that cats are more destructive as adult animals AND more difficult (time-consuming) to train due to their independent nature. I honestly like both dogs and cats - and I think for most people it comes down to personal preference. I would also say that I personally have been [not seriously] injured more by cats than dogs - and I have lived with a cat for fewer years (I won't declaw).
Both sides have valid arguments when it comes to which is a "better pet." I prefer dogs - but I can see both points of view, and would definitely agree that an insane dog is more dangerous than an insane cat.

I have both and love both too but I talk to people who would gladly run over a box of innocent kittens with their car because "cars are mean".

Even Herbie? Herbie isn't a mean car.

Lol no, I meant "cats are mean" XD

Since it's a serious issue in my (cough) profession, I did some research on pit bulls, etc. Even though they are probably the worst, the odds of being killed by a pit bullish breed are very low. The ones who snap, however, are much more likely to kill small children or elderly people who are friends or owners, for no obvious reason. The males need to be trained, neutered, and controlled very carefully because even the sweet ones can become psychotic. Still, the odds are very very low that they will kill someone. Just a note: I see quite a few pit bulls owned by the more criminal seeming element, and one person made a point of bringing their sweet dog out to intimidate me--my boss put an end to that, I believe. The majority of pit owners are good people & their dogs are fine.