Generally, I would make this private or just ignore it. However, Evan has decided to complain about my two posts and to imply that I am saying something that I do not say, nor mean publically on this list. I never critized Lanalee nor Fred, nor the committe for their work and dedication to the NIS. I DID say that, in my opinion, the artist that is used to interpret and illustrate our AKC, GSD standard should be someone that has not publically declared that she did not like our American type dogs (& therefore, I assume) our standard. Also, when I read that the committee had withdrawn this NIS for consideration, I was very happy. I also THANKED the NIS committee for listening to those of us that had strong objections to this particular interpretation of our standard. I did NOT critize them - I thanked them. I have no idea, Evan, why you have decided to publically complain about my posts when others have said the same thing. I do think that it looks just a little biased. I will repeat, I am very happy that the current NIS has been pulled from consideration & I thank the committee for doing so. I will not apologize for having strong personal opinions on the American style German Shepherd Dog & the future of the judging & interruption of this dog. JMO - Sandy Sandra Kozub KcK Kennels http://iweb.tntech.edu/rkozub/kennel.htm ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================