I think it was more than just that AKC was covering all bases, but with the well-known fact it was pure negligence on her part. The dogs involved were very valuable and that was, "in my opinion" what caused this case to be so important that a lesson needed to be taught. Remember, this also includes her "family" as this tragedy took place on their property, so a fine is quite proper under the circumstances, I feel!! Norma no L ----- Original Message ----- From: <murfamx4@xxxxxxx> To: <dan-ann@xxxxxxxx>; <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx>; <spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 8:28 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Mary Wild Banned for Life The AKC can ban anyone for behavior they deem inappropriate. If they have banned her for life why would she ever pay the fine? It is a double punishment and the fine is not collectable. As to why they levied both punishments? It is my opinion that it was done in case in the future she appeals to have her ban lifted they can still impose the fine. I think they were just covering their bases. My opinion for what it's worth Glenn Murphy Shaden Shepherds ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================