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Originally Posted by Greg Perkins
Hello,
I've been watching the webcast this morning, and listened to what the Secretary of Commerce was talking about. As I listened, I began to think of how disrespectful his speech was to our visitors from other countries as he kept saying how America is the greatest country in the world, and on and on. Gauranteed our economy is top-notch, but I dont think an international competition is a place to gloat and promote America's potlitical stature. Being a proud American, I can only imagine what it must've felt like to be sitting there, from another country, and have to listen to that; however, If I was in their shoes, I would've felt disrespected. I know FIRST needs political support to grow, however to talk so highly of our country in front of others shows us how egotistical as a country we really are.
Just my $.02
~Greg
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Greg et al,
I really don't want to turn this into a political debate, so please, before you respond remember, this is just my $.02.
Consider the source. You said it was the "Secretary of Commerce". His job is our economy. He is a politician.
If he started bashing our economy, which anyone with any sense what-so-ever can see is booming, and running down our country, my guess is you would not have appreciated that either. Our international guests may have been left with the impression that our country was tearing it's self apart from the inside. All in all, that would have been a far cry worse than what he did.
Yes, this organization could definitely benefit from the support of our government and it's various entities. Just remember to consider the source when their "support" is given.