WIth that thought I gues I could get a pic of Hitler, a confederate flag, a kkk outfit, a muslim suicide bomber and attach all of them to my jacket and I would be the "bomb" at the next social function? come on, get out of the past....move forawrd with something positive representing the south, like a cotton bowl..It does not offend JUST the minority!! Mike I certainly agree with the practicality of what you say.... There are consequences to our actions and offending for the sake of offending is certainly not a worthy life goal... But since the human race will never come to consensus and uniformity, some graciousness is demanded toward those with whom we disagree. The point is not to support offensiveness, but to get over touchiness. The principle of free speech has to do with understanding that what one says cannot damage me (liable excluded of course) unless I allow it to. You can even talk bad about my dog, and I will not be offended!!! <G> I will however, make sure you see my ribbon after the show! Dave ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================