Kristena~~~Carlybaby
 

Has anyone heard from Kristina? I noticed she isn't a member any longer. Does anyone know if something happened? She was just here less than a week ago. I put Carlybaby in the title because I think you keep in contact.

She left because a thread she posted was deleted.

How did that happen?

You can reach her on FB

You're right Connie, she didn't. What she did have was a difference of opinion from some of the powers that be....regarding PETA and the Humane Society. Opinions that many of us who have investigated these organizations share. It's a shame to loose valuable exhibitors such as Kristena. I speak with her often so I will pass on you kind words.

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Thank You

Thank You Mary Ann!



WOW! :eek: Her thread was deleted because she posted about PETA & the Humane Society? That's just crazy. The whole thread deleted? :confused: What happened to free speech and a difference of opinions? What happened to just closing a thread? :sad: No one wins when this happens.

it's called censorship...and you are right no one wins in this kind of situation. I find it sad that some let their emotions get the best of them whether it is with an organization and that means "ANY" organization...I have always said if you firmly believe in what you stand for and believe in or an organization you belong whether it be the YTCA or others ( won't mention the name ) if you stand behind it no need to defend it or get that emotionally charged.
I was taught to stand behind your convictions whether others agree or not but there is no need to defend if you strongly believe in it and stand behind what they stand for...this is a "free" country and we are all entitled to believe in what we choose even though others will disagree, doesn't mean I don't like that individual it's just we disagree no more or no less it's called differences of opinions.
I know most do not like YTCA but that is ok that is their right but I stand behind what this organization stands for...dont' get me wrong no organization has all upstanding folks but as long as you believe what their purpose is no reason to get so emotionally up in arms about it. What people don't like about the YTCA has nothing to do with me and it doesn't cross the line I've set for myself and as long as it doesn't affect my family or my dogs...people can dislike the YTCA all they want and won't get any arguement from me because I can't control others only myself and my convictions :)
Kristena will be sorely missed with her knowledge and excellent advice and convictions..it's sad others can't handle another's opinion and can't have a more open mind...

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

To tell you the truth!
She is one of the kindest person I've ever met on a dog show! :animal-pa

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