[suneel112]

About Big Cities... The big city closest to my home (2 hrs drive) is definitely Chicago. Chicago would, in theory, make a perfect place to hold the FIRST event. Nice beaches, theme parks, expensive restaurants, night life, large conference centers, the world's busiest airport (means good, affordable transportation), but only one problem: Weather.

In a year like 1998, Chicago would have been a perfect place to hold a championship competition, but more recently, it has been cold and rainy, not FIRST-like weather. So that leaves the South. Texas is nice (too conservative, though), Atlanta is also pretty good, and Orlando is also a great place to have the competition. California also has good weather, a good atmosphere, resources, and fun places, but air fares from the midwest and east coast are expensive.

When thinking about Foreign places, good places would be Japan, Australia, Brazil, and Italy. Even if a team has enough $$$$ for airfares, you have to ask yourself "Is the water safe to drink" "Are items expensive [Europe]" and "What countries would want 30,000 Americans, or foreigners, to be in their home". I would completely rule out the entire Middle East, unless there are 15 Ohio-class Submarines stationed in the Arabian Sea. The Middle East is NOT a safe place for a FIRST competition unless you threaten to turn their land into glass if someone is hurt. Someday, in the future, I am hoping that the championship event will be in India. Good weather, modernized cities (if you pick the correct one, such as Bangalore and Hyderabad [more to come]), and not to mention cheap airfare on me (wait until I'm a billionaire, though). Alright, its just a dream. Until then, Orlando.