Howdy,
On Sun, 18 Mar 2001, Rocky Entriken wrote:
> Ultimately, IMHO, nobody *needs* a dog at an autocross (or road race). They
> are usually brought because it is more convenient than arranging some care
> for them at home. And most of the time the time away for an autox is no more
> than the time away going to work, so what's the big deal about leaving it at
> home? Do you bring a dog to a play? A movie? A concert? Work? Ballgames?
> Museums? Amusement Parks? Or, even a race if you are sitting in the
> grandstands? Then why must it be brought if you are a participant at the
> motorsport contest?
>
> Do you see baseball players in the dugout with their dogs? Football players
> on the sidelines? Actors in the wings? PROFESSIONAL race teams in the
> pits/paddock? You didn't come to the event to play with your dog, you came
> to play with your car. So did I, and I take umbrage when your dog interferes
> with that. (note: a generic "you" -- no one in particular here).
>
> We're not talking about guide dogs or helper dogs here, we are talking about
> animals that are strictly pets -- animals often NOT well trained much beyond
> not peeing on the furniture. Restraint (barking, biting) is not a hallmark
> of such animals.
Take everything you wrote and substitute "non-driving wife" for "dog". Now
do you understand why some folks want their dog with them?
Mark
(no, in fact I'm serious and not making some sorta sexist remark)
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