_Stormygsd@xxxxxxxx (mailto:Stormygsd@xxxxxxx) writes: ........yet nations are slow to respond, many affected have turned into the indescribable - I am ashamed of my own country that says "we'll give support if asked" IF ASKED????? What the hell is that???? It is a sad day for mankind... Sue Madlung - Shadowacre Reg'd German Shepherds =================================================================== Sue, No need to be ashamed. CNN had a long special late last night listing the many foreign countries that have offered help and, surprisingly, it not only included the big European countries but many of the small and rather poor SouthAmerican and Asian countries. I believe there was also a statement from the President saying that he appreciated the offering but we would take care of our own. I don't know that the horrible things we are seeing are because of the lack of resources, it looks to be more lack of organization and leadership. And that role can only be provided by us. This has been a very hard and painful lesson for our leaders. Dania ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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 ============================================================================