> Ellen, the debate you and I had was a very good one.  I felt you 
 > played
 > very fair as I kept in mind all the input you had was no different 
 > than
 > that I have encountered many times in the past with others who use
 > these shows as  a means for selling.  Your points were fair as far 
 > as
 > I am concern.
Cherane, I'm getting there. I did NOT want to bring my birds to the sale last 
month. I wanted to bring a photo album with their pictures instead. I came 
this close to leaving them home and doing exactly that. I guess I haven't 
been scared enough yet. But I'd also like to see Dr. Ritchie refuse to speak 
at shows as a vote of support to eliminate them. I think THAT idea would get 
the point across!
If we insist on having shows, I think we ought to consider only admitting 
vaccinated birds into the halls. That's a start anyway.
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