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Re: How many people like bumpers?

I HATE THAT RULE!!! Teams should be able to decide weather or not they want bumpers. If teams build sissy robots that cant handle being out on the track and getting hit, then i dont think they can build very effective robots. To me, bumpers are a sign of weakness in a robot. I love seeing robots with battle scars. Besides this year we're not even really supposed to hit. We can 'bump' to signal we want to pass. We're not supposed to plow through the field (although i'd love that. our robot has the strength to take any hits.) Anyone can make a something strong, but it takes and engineer to make something strong and light. and isn't that what we are supposed to be? Future Engineers!
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