FIRST vs Free Speech

[wajirock]

I mean absolutely no disrespect towards the OP or her/his political beliefs, but I personally believe that what her/his button said goes against what FIRST stands for. I believe that FIRST strives for breaking down barriers and uniting people despite their differences, and wanting to build walls goes against that. Perhaps the volunteer that the OP mentioned felt the same way about what the OP was wearing.

[Lireal]

Originally Posted by wajirock

I mean absolutely no disrespect towards the OP or her/his political beliefs, but I personally believe that what her/his button said goes against what FIRST stands for. I believe that FIRST strives for breaking down barriers and uniting people despite their differences, and wanting to build walls goes against that. Perhaps the volunteer that the OP mentioned felt the same way about what the OP was wearing.

Please let's not start a political debate......

[JamalBendkowski]

Originally Posted by Lireal

Please let's not start a political debate......

It's just kind of ironic that on a thread specifically about open discussion and freedom of speech, you try to shut down a discussion before it's even begun.

[Lireal]

Originally Posted by JamalBendkowski

It's just kind of ironic that on a thread specifically about open discussion and freedom of speech, you try to shut down a discussion before it's even begun.

We should discuss the idea of free speech and having your own opinion, but I do not believe this is the correct place to debate about the ideals of the presidential candidates.

[JamalBendkowski]

Originally Posted by wajirock

I mean absolutely no disrespect towards the OP or her/his political beliefs, but I personally believe that what her/his button said goes against what FIRST stands for. I believe that FIRST strives for breaking down barriers and uniting people despite their differences, and wanting to build walls goes against that. Perhaps the volunteer that the OP mentioned felt the same way about what the OP was wearing.

I also mean no disrespect towards you, but I find it quite the opposite: Gracious professionalism is a hallmark of FIRST, and "respecting the community" is a big part of gracious professionalism. Illegally intruding upon a country is a big disrespect towards whatever community you illegally trek into.