[Steve W]

Let's try again. Page 3 quote :
"All I ask is that we all look at all sides of the discussions. Push our limits. Try to see things from the other side and most of all, do not condemn others for how or why they do things. This is FIRST, let's grow!"

First of all I do not believe either are right in 99.9% of the time. I do believe that I started this thread with a purpose. There are so many on these forums that have become closed in their thoughts and believe that they are the only right ones. I deliberately introduced a question that would cause a lot of people to think. Is it better to have professionals design and students implement or vice versa? Which would inspire more? What do engineers bring to the table? What do students bring to the table? Are all students equal? Are all engineers equal?

Work through the thought process, look at things from different angles. Keep our minds open. Inspiration comes in many forms, ways and people. Let's not close out minds but approach this new season with our eyes wide open. Let us see the value that engineers have. Let us see the fresh ideas of students. Let's do tasks that we haven't tried before. Let's grow ourselves and FIRST to new heights in 2006.