I'm also on debate, Dan, and a proper analogy
never gets ripped apart, it's just attempted to be misinterpreted. All too common, however, are improper analogies. Sorry if you don't like my analogy.
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Originally posted by Superdanman
Does it really? Both are movable field elements. Both have to be moved to score points. Both are worth the same amount of points. You get penalized if you damage any of them. What it comes down to is that both are elements of the game. You said the goals are manipulated by teams. Why are they manipulated? To score points and earn you the victory. In the same way, robots are there to score points. Why should you be able to manipulate goals, but not robots - both of which are just game elements there to score points
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Why are they different? Let's count the reasons
1. The goal is not the property of any team or team member. They are the property of the event coordinators.
2. Goals are not an active component; they are passive.
And the big one...
3. A goal cannot be damaged by simply moving it, as it is designed to move in all directions. This is not true with all robots.