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Unread 30-09-2004, 18:43
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Re: ISRAEL REGIONAL OFFICAL!!!

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Originally Posted by Max Lobovsky
I really hope no US team is thinking about going to Israel. I think it's a waste when the more well-off teams travel farther, and conseqeuently pay more, to attend a regional than they could have. If they really have this great excess of money, there are many, many teams who could sure use the help.
This is an attitude that shows up frequently that really bothers me.

If a team can raise lots of money, they have the right to spend it any way they want. Some teams use their excess money to generously help other teams. While other teams use this to benefit their own students. Both options are very noble in my opinion.

I for one hope many North American teams take the journey to Israel. It would be an inspirational trip for all, and it would help strengthen FIRST worldwide. That seems like a more than worthwhile expense to me.
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