In a message dated 10/8/2006 7:09:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, cyndyinseattle@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I respect Carmen, I just feel that his actions in this case were not in the best interest of our club, which he represents. Do you remember our discussions of this on the list prior to the AKC vote? We were very adamant, and incensed that the AKC would even consider this. So, it surprises me that he would vote for something like this, knowing how we felt. We need to cut Carmen some slack. He has a hard job to do. He is an AKC director, and also our delegate. When the GSDCA takes a position that Carmen feels is not in the best interest of the AKC, he has to support the AKC. Carmen has always been available to help anyone who needs that help, and I have often called on him to divert a potential problem. He has always responded as best he can. But, we should never forget that he does have a duel role. If you do have a question as to what he has done, or why he voted as he did, ask him. Carmen will always respond, and will take time to discuss any issue. He has always been there for me when I have asked, and responded to each inquiry. But, I do know there are times when he can't take the position we might like, and is forced to vote in a different direction. I respect his situation, even if I often don't like it. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================