In a message dated 12/3/2005 4:51:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: Recently I had those thoughts. But, on consideration, you have to remember that this club is the way you recognize the breed, and your support is not for the individuals, but for the good of our German shepherd, and the AKC recognition of our standard. I have never thought about discontinuing my membership in the PC. However, I have seriously considered dropping the List a time or two. One must realize that this List is not the PC. Things said here do not reflect the PC's opinion. Though many PC members and judges are part of the List. It is human nature for people to have different opinions. If we weren't different, life would be very boring. E-mail never really reflects a person's true intent or emotion as we cannot see or hear the person's tone. Taking a step back and recognizing that an opinion is not an attack on someone personally, goes a long way. (Which is what Dawn did :-) JMHO. Peace All! Laura Thomas http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/ ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================