In a message dated 12/6/2005 8:30:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, epeningt@xxxxxxxxxx writes: So very sad that most in opposition are afraid to say anything in fear of being targeted by the all enconpasing powers being given to ACO (Animal Control Officers). One of the joys of being an attorney is that you know there is a constitution of this country, and no matter what laws are passed in a local election, if they run against the constitution, they will fail in the appeals court. There is a constitutional right to be free of unreasonable search and seizure. Often local agencies pass laws that allow search without proper cause. Those laws get struck down. Even the Patriot Act had tried to eliminate some of those freedoms for searches, and they were overruled by the Supreme Court. I often fight this sort of thing, and have taken them to the Appeals court with some success. You have to stand up for your rights, and while it is difficult at times, it is necessary. Freedom and civil rights can be expensive and difficult to save, but we have to do so, or they will be lost. That will be my last serious post until after the holidays. I love the smell of pine in the house. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================