The problem about discussing subject without total knowledge is trying to do so with reason. Charges have been filed. They have been copied to some, and are available. Also, the law does allow disclosure to those who would benefit from that information such as in a club or other organization without a worry about slander. The main case had to do with a lecture to a group of horse breeders. The vet described the pinning of a neck bone in the neck of a horse, and the horse was identified. The owners sued for slander, and the Supreme Court decided that the information would be of value to the club members, and therefore, was not subject to slander laws. I still stand for open disclosure of all complaints. If you can't stand to be exposed, don't make the charges. If you are a subject of the charges, be glad that you have a right to respond in public. We have had enough of closed sessions in the past, let's get rid of them in the future. As members of the GSDCA we have a real interest in any complaints about our board or other members. That's my story and I am sticking to it. Tom is a great attorney and writes well. I am still working on it. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 1/7/2008 5:23:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Gsdbroon@xxxxxxx writes: Iâ??m confident that none of our officers has disclosed any charges that have or have not been made. **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================