In a message dated 2/25/07 7:14:57 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, JANGSD@xxxxxxx writes: It will take YEARS for the GSDCA to recover from the damage that he has done to our club, but we need to start now to do damage control. I wonder about this. We might be the first club to publicly remove Mr. Hunte from our organization. That sends a pretty strong message from the GSDCA, and says we have the courage to stand up to the threats, arguments, intimidation and protestations of the Hunte organization. I understand the direction is now to re-vote the issue. If Mr. Hunte is not accepted as a member, the GSDCA has considered the consequences and is prepared to defend a law suit, and to show the dog world that we do not stand blissfully by and allow into our club a person who stands for values that conflict with ours. Our insurance is in force, our witnesses are available, our by-laws are established, and many of our board members have the desire and strength to deal with this. It would be best if Mr. Hunte found another breed club to join, but if he decides he will litigate, we are ready to deal with it. The cost to him will be substantial, and to us, we and our board will be defended by our carrier. It is a shame that it has come to this, but perhaps this day was inevitable, and now is our chance to stand up and be heard. Mr. Hunte does read this List, or has a source, or so I am told, as to what is being said. In that regard I will accept the appointment as an honorary board member, and be joined in any litigation that comes up. I have expressed this to a couple of the board members, and my vote would still be NO! We could end up as the beginning of the end for those who promote animal endangerment, and commercialization of dogs. We, the GSDCA may be the first breed club under the AKC to stand up and be heard, and to express clearly our support of responsible breeding, treatment of dogs, and the ethics of pure bred dogs. Perhaps that is a good thing! Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================