Hi, I found myself on a list (local AB) on which several members are supporting the PAWS Bill. It has been most interesting and challenging (AND FRUSTRATING) to remain civil and polite while reading and answering the various posts. For example...after sending the total list of clubs/organizations,etc., it was pointed out that while 55% of the Registrations of dogs were represented in the list of National clubs, it was only 14% of member clubs. And it was probably the boards of those clubs, who no doubt were all long time breeders (duh?) that proffered the opposition. I, of course, brought up our club which our members were CLAMORING for the board to vote in an opposition paper! I am trying to not do too many quotes, but reasoned arguments. This has been very enlightening and much harder than to preach to our choir here. :-) But still, write those letters, send those emails, we can talk the game, but need to play to make the points. (Gee, did I say that?) Stormy *^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^**^*\/\/\/\/*^* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================