[Rurouni]

As I read these posts, it saddens me at the steps that certain high schools are taken in response to this so-called 'war'. I'm not even going to go into the semantics that masquerade as the 'reasons' that we have troops over there, its beneath the opinion that hold over the people who visit these forums. However I find it strange that people are spasming out over traveling to nationals or regionals over fear of terrorist attacks.

Granted, there is always risk when you travel in times of war. But that means nothing. I find it ridiculous that schools are stopping the students that participate in this program from participating. Granted, I'm no longer in high school and am able to act independently in most respects. However, by stopping students from doing things that they want to do such as the FIRST program, it shows that our society has crashed and the terrorists that hate American society have already won. Quite frankly, the best way to show these people that we aren't afraid of them, that we will resist them is to go on with life as normal. It's impossible to describe how much it pisses them off when we are able to do just that.

Therefore I wholeheartedly send my support to any team who's schools are pulling support. Guys, fight your school boards if you need be; convince parents to bring you to competitions if need be. Hell, if I had my own vehicle, I would offer rides to those I could to regionals and such. I think we, as Americans, are stronger than these people think. And we, as FIRSTers, can show our strength by supporting this great program.

Granted, this is more mushy than my normal types of messages, but I find it ridiculous that school boards would act in this way. Good luck guys, and I hope to see you at nationals.