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Originally Posted by Rich Kressly
Don't get me wrong, I'm wholly encouraged by the President's comments. Publicly stating the right thing can certainly create positive rumblings in the culture, however actually affecting the decisions is much more difficult work .
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Great post Ritch.
"Talking the talk" is easy, "Walking the walk" is harder.
Case in point....
During the DC regional (a new regional this year), we were all doing our best to promote Science and Technology to all the rookie teams that were just started in the DC area. We were hoping that they would get a feel for the fact that this can be just as much fun, and just as exciting, as a sporting event.
Being in the heart of Washington DC, its location was the perfect opportunity for politicians to get behind the concept and lead by example.
Imagine how dissapointed I was to learn that while we were doing our best to inspire, the President was a few blocks away at a basketball game.
We still have a long way to go .....
As a foreign implant (g'day mate) I don't know much about American politics, but I do know that "leading by example" is a powerfull tool, and that seeing a President (current or X) at a FIRST competition can be an amazing sign (I was at nationals last year).
Phil.