[KevinG]

The language is inconsequential to me. As an engineer I've heard people up and down the chain of command swear, and my own language is less than perfect. If will.I.am was speaking from the heart (and I think he was) then he should be able to say whatever the @#$% he wants. FIRST would be making a grave mistake if they were dumb enough to actually punish him in some way, like not have him participate next year.

I've heard some folks comment about GP and how this reflects on that. GP simply says we should treat each other with respect and kindness even as we compete. It's about building each other up instead of breaking each other down. It does not say how that respect and kindness should be displayed.

The most important part? will.i.am is right!