I was going to add something about Helen's post the last time I posted, but I
didn't do it. The reason I didn't was that I have such great respect and
friendship for Helen, I didn't want to look like I was picking on her. But, it
has bothered me, so I am going to say it.
Helen said, "so listen to no one". That, to me is the worst advice we could
get. Listen to everyone. Don't agree with everyone, don't accept what everyone
says, but please do listen. There is no way to learn everything without
listening to others. Then form your own opinions.
What candidates put on the net, or in letters, (we probably will get a mailer
soon), isn't the best way to learn who to vote for. No one is going to say, "I
advocate drowning puppies that have bad bites". They are going to provide
those statements as to what will get them elected. So, you have to listen to
everyone not just read what someone says to get you vote, and in that way have
an informed opinion.
Since I have known Helen for over 30 years and been fortunate enough to be
allowed to call her my friend, I think she didn't mean it the way it came out.
But, I urge you to not refuse to listen to no one, but rather to use everyone's
opinions, then come to your own conclusion.
Evan
-----Original Message-----
From: Helen Franklin <helenfranklin520@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Terry Cochran <tinky91147@xxxxxxxxx>; showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Sep 2, 2015 10:20 pm
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: National Judges 2016 & 2017
probably as good as any other............
On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM, Terry Cochran <tinky91147@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
OR YOU CAN USE THE Eeny, meeny, miny, moe METHOD
On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Helen Franklin
<helenfranklin520@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
and if you don't agree with whom ever Evan and friends are touting for 2016 or
2017
National Judges, you make enemies by saying so. I don't like being in the
position of
going "against the tide" but my final commitment Is always to the German
Shepherd
Dog. Credentials before friendships, records before gifts, and most important,
invest
your time before you invest your vote. Your vote is as important as everyone
else's,
so listen to no one. Check the history of the judge. Check their past and
their winners.
Check their record as a breeder and involvement in the breed and parent club
working
to better the breed....then vote.
Helen Franklin
50 Year Member of GSDCA
AOE Co-Chair and Founder
Breeder/Co-Owner of 20+ Ch's, Selects, Mat.Vic., AOE, Sch.
