I couldn't agree more.? I applaud those who utilized restraint under the circumstances.? I would not.??Anyone who pokes me or puts hands on me, in an aggressive manner, will find themselves on the ground, or on the hood of the nearest car.? And, yes, it has happened.? Not at a dog show.? That guy backed off before it got to that, with the help of a GSD.? Yes, there are rules.? But, enforcing those rules, does NOT involve physical force or verbal abuse.? I hope that all involved will write a letter of complaint to AKC.? This behavior is unacceptable. Laura Thomas??? -----Original Message----- From: ELG440@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 7:44 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] - file a complaint PLEASE! Let it be known, if a rep or anyone else puts his or her hands on me, I am putting my hands on them. Anyone who pokes me gets poked back. And, any time someone tells me to leave, they stand a real risk of hearing words they don't want to hear. What is wrong with us if we don't stand up for our rights? A rep is a representative of the AKC, nothing more. If they overstep their function, I most likely will step on them. I do not suffer fools gladly, or at all. I suggest any rep who wants to build a reputation avoid me, or find a good attorney to sue me after I get done with them. Evan ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================