Why can't we get along?

[PMGRACER]

Wow! I can't believe what I have been reading. There is so much destructive noise going on in so many threads. It is sad to see people behaving in a manner their mother's would never approve. Folks, take a step back and look at what is important concerning FIRST. We are all here to inspire young minds to explore ideas in Science and Technology. In 2000 at the National Awards ceremony, Dean spoke at length on changing the world from one based on "stuff" to a world of ideas. The world of "stuff" is leaving little room for the small guy to have a peaceful and healthy existance. The world of ideas allows us to have a peaceful , healthy , cooperative existance. An existance that we want our children to live in. FIRST is supposed to be the birthplace for this new world. Destructive critiscism, anger, ungentlemenly or unladylike behavior are not effective methods in promoting a better place for each other or our children. The real world is becoming a difficult place to exist these days. I don't know what changed in a year, but last year I distinctly remember feeling and seeing a little more compassion for our fellow Americans. Sept. 11, 2001 seemed to bring out the better qualities in us. We can't possibly have that short a memory span. How do we expect to change the world, if we quickly forget what that event taught us? Dean's vision of the world is one I hope we will be able to create. It's one I'd rather live in. Please, if you can't maintain a decent level of Respect for your fellow FIRST'RS, then don't post.