In a message dated 6/24/2007 10:23:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, BAERENTATZE312@xxxxxxx writes: â??It's not the vocal minority but the silent majority who are the essence of this club.â?? Interesting idea. I suppose that is true of our National elections in all ways as well. But, it does seem that those who speak up give the rest of us something to think about, and a chance to be informed. It is often popular to blame the messenger for the message. But, it is those who speak up that show the courage of their convictions, and let us all know what at least one person is thinking about. Thoughts, ideas and opinions are the basis of a free society. A silient majority may or may not agree with the vocal minority, but the vote at the elections seem to tell us what they are thinking. We fool ourselves if we believe that those who do not speak up, believe one way or the other. Only they know. Use your vote carefully, it is your club, which ever side you are on. There should not have to be sides, we are all for the breed, the club and the members. Silient or not, you have the right to your opinions, and should not be silenced in fear of criticism, or being blamed for the message. It has never worked for me, as is clear. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ************************************** See what's free 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 ============================================================================