Safety inspection regarding open wheel shooters?

[Wayne Doenges]

Originally Posted by Tom Line

I understand full well the difficulty FIRST faces in attempting to write rules. However, in this case, we have polar opposites going on at regional competitions. That's confusing, and for a robot who is right on the edge weight wise can be extremely distressing. Please FIRST, put out a rules update stating that the outside of all shooter wheels must be covered. Bite the bullet and let everyone know now so they can plan.

This will probably tick off several people but I have two words concerning guarding: Common Sense
You have a wheel turning at 5000+ rpm in the pit and it self destructs or someone accidentally drops a tool in it or someone gets too close. Would you want to call someone's parents and explain how their child was injured because you didn't guard the wheel?
If this made someone angry, I apologize.
* puts on flame suit *