> If you want a true picture of our breed, you probably need all the > above and > maybe even more. It is not going to show a true picture if you > collect only > the problems, nor will it be valid to only consider personal > experiences. > Evan The first rule of philosophy is: We perceive reality as being what we think it is. Reality is our experience, and therefore, perception is reality. In this circular reasoning, I am always right. but.... the rule is: "Human experience is often a misleading guide to the true nature of reality." Dave ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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 ============================================================================