[Paul Copioli]

I have read most of this thread, but skimmed a lot too. I have had many conversations with some of you on this subject. I told myself I wasn't going to post, but I just can't help it.

I see a lot of you are complaining that it is not fair. Well, I have a proposal that may satisfy you. If it doesn't satisfy you, then it will at least shut you up. Please do not get me wrong, those of you giving constructive criticism are doing what most people who care about FIRST do, but the rest of you simply complaining that it is not fair? C'mon, let the thing play out one year and see if it goes somewhere.

Anyway, here is my proposal and I will propose it in more detail to the powers that be:

1. Any non-Michigan team that wants to participate in this pilot can do so if they declare that they are a Michigan team for 2009.

2. What this means is that you must follow all of the same rules as Michigan teams.

3. During initial registration you must register at a Michigan district event, just like other Michigan teams. You must follow all the other rules as laid out in the Michigan Pilot Plan.

There it is. Now, how many of you would actually ask to participate if it was open to you?

Paul