[PaPPy]

Hi All,

This is Pappy's, Pit Crew Team 69 (Brian's) mom.

I have a problem when anyone infringes upon my parental rights. I know since 9/11 it's a safety issue, but these kids won a fantastic opportunity to represent their team, their school, their sponsor and their community with their robot. I didn't have a problem with putting my daughter on a plane 2 weeks at 9/11 and I don't have a problem putting my son on a plane to Florida today, tomorrow or next week. I don't need or appreciate anyone else telling me they will not let my son go. These kids strived for this regional championship and deserve the right to defend their title in Florida at a national competition. President Bush has always encouraged us to get on with our lives. These kids earned their way into nationals and they deserve to go. So let them go! The latest news flash!!!! All the kids need Quincy Public Schools to do is let them touch the robot! They can get down there, they can be at the competition but they really need permission to be able to touch and operate their robot!!! Thanks for listening......