Why do we bother bagging?

[Alan Anderson]

There's a lot I could say in response to Mr. Dibble's post, but I want to focus on one thing:

Originally Posted by dibblec

In our area local sponsors are already sponsoring youth football, baseball, traveling sport teams, soccer, performing arts and etc. When we come around we are just another in a long line of other non-profits needing assistance. I can't in good faith think about taking up that much money away from other local organizations.

I myself have absolutely no qualms about taking money from traditional sports programs in favor of funding STEM-related programs. FIRST's founder is fond of pointing out that FRC is among the very few high school sports programs where everyone has a good chance of "going pro".