Sadly people with class and educated don't usually get these breeds of dogs
Like I said they are usually owned by black thugs, mexican cholos, or white trailer park trash
The image is cause it makes these owners look tough and badass
They have become popular with all kinds of people now. There has been a big awareness campaign about them. Owners feel they are part of special cause. People love that.
My dad got them because he enjoys capable athletic dogs. He has owned Shepards boxers American bullies and pit bulls. They only get pits and pit mixes now. They have one now who is 50 pit 50 American bully. According to my parents they are the gentlest and most affectionate.
My dad runs five miles a day and bike rides. He loves the companionship of a capable dog. His dad was a Shepard back in the day. They used real tough dogs to keep wolves away. My dad is far from any of those things you listed.
This dog is something else not a mean bone in his body.