Exactly. I just returned home from the hearing at the Capitol in Sacramento. I am disappointed in more ways that one, to say the least. While I realize that with the number of people who were there, it was difficult if not next to impossible to see a familiar face from our breed. But I did not see ONE. I saw and recognized Doberman people handlers of various breeds. Where were the GSD people. Are we a group that thinks that someone else will do it? Come on people stand up and be counted. I brought home about 25 envelopes that I will give to members of the two regional clubs that I belong to. These are in opposition to the "Pet Extinson Act", that is so apply put on the envelopes. I am going to see that every member in the two regional clubs gets one and hopeful will put their money where their mouth is. I didn't stay for the Rally, because it would have meant waiting outside in the afternoon sun for another hour. I wish I could give you more details, but hearing was difficult, particularly when the speaker was drowned out by applause etc. My final word is that every one of you in every state better WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE, as Ann Landers often says. If you don't you will rue the day that legislation such as this come to your state, your city etc. For once at this time in my life I am glad that I am growing older, If it should happen that I cannot spend the rest of my life with a dog, at least I know that would not be the next 30-40-or 50 years. Beryl Eshom.....a dog fancier as a toddler, and will be all of my life. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:20 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] AB 1634 PASSED > It is time to go after the ENTIRE Assembly! Write, call, fax, visit... > whatever it takes.... > Ginger Cleary - Rome, GA www.rihadin.com > "Laws against something 'that other guy' does will eventually get US > because > we are all someone's 'other guy.' " Walt Hutchens,2007 > -----Original Message----- > > > > Fiona Bennett just telephoned me and asked that I relay the following > > information to the list. Please feel free to cross post this > information to > > whomever you know who may be interested. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================