In a message dated 10/13/05 8:52:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Lacy340@xxxxxxx writes: I have never read so much bickering on this list The way I see it is that the bickering is a reflection of those who hold strong opinions, and have trouble expressing them without including an attack on another. These same people, (and I know them all) would be able to discuss the points without the hostility were we standing in a room together. They have and continue to give a great deal to our sport and our club. There would be no need for the digs and anger that sounds so unusual on this List if we could stand face to face to discuss these points. I was reading over the list of candidates last night and thinking how unusual it was for some of them to be so direct and hostile. I keep thinking, (shut up Paul) about how dedicated they were and how it is just a few people, and some of our best that sound like we are all bickering all the time. We are not. It is a product of the times and will pass by the time the National is over. The club will remain strong, our breed will continue to improve and we will have a great time in Concord. A few negative comments does not taint our sport, our club or our breed. We are strong, we are dedicated and we are nuts. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================