In a message dated 6/12/2007 9:14:17 PM Central Daylight Time, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: I told Carol that rather than "dumb down" a show to allow insecure handlers to have a venue, we should stand behind them and give them a swift kick in the pants as they entered the ring in the regular futurity. I also told Evan that I think there are many people out there who do not believe that they can compete evenly in a regular futurity because they cannot afford or get a top handler. Perhaps I am wrong, but I though that was why this experiment was tried. My question is, where were all the people who complained in the past about not getting a fair shake against the pros. Why didn't you enter??? I still think there is value to it, because everyone needs to be encouraged to be successful. HOwever, if the people we are trying to encourage do not respond, then that is sad. We traveled to an ameteur maturity to encourage a brand new handler. I would like to hear from others as to their opinions. Carol ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================