?Denise, the problem with the GSDCA is that it is populated by people. It is the same problem that our nation has, that our states have and that the world has. We, the club, are no better or no worse - we come from the human race. And yet, we come together for a purpose that is greater than we are - the German Shepherd Dog. No, the dogs are not valued by our world as greater than people but there are characteristics of the breed that are superior to our own. They love without limit, forgive instantly and still maintain their grace and beauty - the look of eagles. Possibly our attachment to them gives hope that we can grow to be a little more like them in time. But, in the mean time, we are but human. If they can get along with people, I suppose we will have to also. So forgive us our shortcomings, our differences and our passions. We are all different, all polarized around various issues and all RIGHT! I mean, can I help it if I'm right? <g> So join us! You can only improve us! And as time goes on, you may serve to mellow us, although I sort of doubt it. Dave ========================================== This is exactly why I have not joined yet. I am still not certain that I want to join a club that acts the way they do. I have been around the breed since I was a baby, did juniors and became very active in this breed the last five years but the verdict is still out if I want to join the GSDCA. Some of the stuff that goes in this club makes it hard for me to want to join. Its kinda sad that I feel this way because I love this breed and want to belong to a club that does also but keep getting the feeling of coldness and not being welcomed from GSDCA. These are JMO no reason for a backlash. Denise Fox ============================================================================ 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/ ============================================================================