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Re: FiM is NOT FIRST
I don't see how FiM changes the values of FIRST at all. Values aren't really dictated, they are created by everyone involved. If students are still being inspired and are inspiring others then the fundamental values of FIRST are still there, and so long as the older members of the teams are willing to pass those values down then GP will live forever. FIRST could become a battle competition and STILL retain GP if the the older members are willing to teach it.
The point system might make it a little bit tougher to encourage students to be GP, but that remains to be seen. If you don't want the values of FIRST to change then don't let them. Get your team together, go out there, compete your hearts out, and inspire people. Do that and GP will not die. Everyone makes the competitions what they are, so make them the best they can be.
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