In a message dated 6/23/2009 11:40:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Thank goodness we are not allowed to discuss politics and world events unless they are dog-related. I am hearing (reading) some good points. This sport is for fun, it is not serious, is not meaningful as to our lives, does not define who fails or succeeds in life, and should not become as important as the events that shape our world. We show dogs to find relief from the pain and suffering that exists in this world. When we lose that difference, it is time to find another sport. Always knowing what is important is the key. We never forget the pain of this life, but instead find a few minutes of joy and pleasure to help us deal with the rest. I am thankful of that diversion,and it never causes me to lose my concern for others, and the world. It does, however, make me realize how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy the dogs. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan L. Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377052x1201454391/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================