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Originally Posted by Greg Perkins
now, my "idea" is that first should get volunteers to piggyback teams. have one representative per "block". a block would consist of six pit stalls. that way there is always someone keeping track as to what is going on, and so "name calling, finger pointing, and whatnot" keeps from happening.
I think the rule is great, however teams will do anything to win, and that's terrible. Winning gets you knowhere in life, in your job you will always be looked down upon, never be the "big guy", and you will never win at being greedy.
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Greg,
I think you are misguided on several accounts.
Do you really believe we should put a "baby sitter" on every single team to make sure they follow the rules? FIRST has always been primarily on the "honor system". The volunteer requirements to "spy" on each team would be incredible. Besides, I'd like to believe that every team is profesional enough to follow the rules, and be positive role models for their students. Those that don't... probably aren't in this for the right reasons.
Do we really want a police-state?
Big Brother is watching 229?
Also, I don't understand your points about winning. What are you saying? Winning gets you nowhere in life?
I'm of the opinion that (while staying within the rules) one should try their hardest to win. The competition is what drives people to be better. What drives us to innovate, and to come back each year stronger than ever.
John