2014 Waterloo Regional

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Robotparent

This is a very disappointing comment coming from you Karthik, you are supposed to be as unbiased as John is.

Actually, I'm not. I'm a proud member of Team 1114 and merely a FIRST volunteer. John on the other hand is a FIRST Regional Director and is held to a much higher standard.

When I'm MCing, part of my job is to be as unbiased as possible. I'd like to think I've done that for the past 10 years. But I guess I'm not doing a good enough job. That's why I made the decision yesterday to never MC again in Ontario. I'm sure this will make your team very happy; whichever anonymous team that is.

Originally Posted by Robotparent

As a person that many of these young people look up to, your comment comes off as neither gracious nor professional and an apology to John should be forthcoming.

I stand firmly by my original comment.

Originally Posted by Cullenwelch88

I agree with your comment 100%. Never thought a comment like that would come from Karthik. My kids actually look up to him all the time. What a change in character!

I'm sorry to disappoint both of you and your anonymous teams. If these students looked up to me, I would hope it was because of my passion, my fire, and my unwavering belief that people should stand up against hypocrisy and for what they believe in. To any of those I let down, I do apologize. It was never my intent to disappoint you. I'm sorry.