Whats with the name?

Why Boston Sheepdog?

Ret. Us Army Lt Col Dave Grossman first introduced the Sheepdog way of thinking.

Basically, the Sheepdog Concept is where people are characterized into 3 groups based on a particular situation. People may be in one group in one situation but become part of another group in another situation. The 3 groups are:

1. Sheep: These are everyday people. They are doing their own thing minding their own business not bothering anybody.

2. Wolves: These are people that do bad things to other people. They see other people as opportunities to exploit. They may try to hurt the sheep to get what they want by force or they may give people misleading information to scam them out of money (or whatever they want).

3. Sheepdogs: These are the people that would try to stop bad stuff that they see happening to other people. A sheepdog does not mind his own business if he/she sees a sheep being attacked. A sheepdog is a person who would do whatever action is appropriate to prevent something bad from happening. This could be anything from helping a old lady across the street all the way up to using lethal force against a rapist. Sheepdogs do not do this because they feel superior to other people. They do it because they hope that other people will be sheepdogs for them if they needed help. Its a lead by example thing.

Anybody can fill any of these categories based on their actions.

So the Name of my blog "Boston Sheepdog" shows that I am someone who lives in the Boston area and I strive to be in the 3rd category listed above. Sometimes I may be in the 1st category, but I hope to never be considered a wolf.

Here is what "nutnfancy" from youetube fame says about the sheepdog concept:
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Your actions could save lives. At the heart of what I have referred to as The Sheepdog is a selflessness that looks outwardly to the needs of others. They cannot abide watching their fellow humans beings suffer and die while they do nothing. They are compelled into action even when those actions could lead to their own deaths or injury. The Sheepdog comes from every walk of life, every race, and can be male or female; it is impossible to identify them from appearance alone. It is their actions in the face of horrific situations that reveals the Sheepdog as they step forward when no one else will. Lenny Skutnik, in the face of the tragic Air Florida crash in 1982 into the icy Potomac River, was just such an unassuming Sheepdog. He jumped into the aviation fuel soaked and frigid waters to save passenger Priscilla Tirado just before she slipped beneath the water to her death. Hundreds had been watching Priscilla flounder and would have watch her die without doing anything. These are sheep that are frozen into inaction by their lives of denial and lack of mental and material preparation. They are not bad people but nore are they heroic; they're just there. Leeny's Sheepdog heart was revealed that day. They are others like him in civilian, law enforcement, fire fighting, and military ranks. But they are relatively few indeed and they are special. Few have what I feel possess the other key qualities of the Sheepdog (discussed in the video): a strong value system, unassuming manner, bravery, judgment and maturity, preparation, practiced skill sets, and a strong sense of duty in the face of often scary circumstances. The Sheepdog Concept is foundational to my gear reviews here: an attempt to give quality information to help equip you good people for your "day." Both mental and material prepartation can expand your capabilities in this important calling. Good Sheepdogs span the ranks and include responsible and caring civilians, law enforcement officials, firefighters, paramedics, PJs, EMTs, pilots, and soldiers. Many of these come to TNP to get this info as they equip and prepare. I try hard not to let them down. I salute them all and I myself try to aspire to their level. /////////////////// Ret. Us Army Lt Col Dave Grossman first introduced the Sheepdog way of thinking. See his website at: http://www.killology.com
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Here is the youtube Video about the sheepdog concept:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW8BZ7pRt28

/John