[Joe Johnson]

With the passage of time, things get clearer in my head but I don't know if I am happier about the situation.

First, for my own part, I apologize unreservedly to FIRST Canada. My early post was totally unfounded. I am sorry for implying that perhaps this was in any way connected to bad blood associated with the Greater Toronto East Regional. This was very unfair of me.

Second, as to naming the individual and the team, it is clear from the various eye witness accounts that a LOT of people know who this person was and what team they were associated with. KEEPING THIS A SECRET IS UNTENABLE. It will get out. Once it does, I suppose that there will be a lot of digging around looking for reasons why this information was kept secret... ...and I assure you that it is always possible for conspiracy theorists to weave together plausible narratives that will paint the individual, team and FIRST in a much worse light than if they had published the information themselves.

I BEG FIRST, the associated team and even the individual to publish what they know. While it is painful in the short run, it is going to be better to get this out in the light of day now.

While they are at it, they should probably address the rapid departure of Bill Miller. Even the most charitable observer cannot help but wonder if his departure was related to all of this. I am not saying it is or it isn't but I think it is in FIRST's best interested to address this openly.

Calling 'em as I see 'em.

Joe J.