[Steve W]

CommanderRachek, I hope that you do not feel that I am putting you down. My intent was to show that we all change and our perspectives also change. The more we learn the better we understand. That does not mean that it will change our minds or that we are right or wrong. What it does mean is that we can make better informed decisions. There are a lot of teenagers that have better perspective than me on many issues. As I get older and learn more then I too will hopefully get better perspectives.

I guess the most important part to look at is not what you know but what you don't. As we strive to better ourselves then we should also see with better clarity the things around us. That said, there are those that do not have open minds and will never see the bigger picture. I hope that FIRST students, young or old continue to seek knowledge and keep an open mind to the many great experiences that there are.