FIRST vs Free Speech

[messer5740]

Originally Posted by JamalBendkowski

I'm no expert in Chinese affairs, but I think it's a shame that the Chinese government censors so much information, especially online. I don't know how that affects the FRC sphere.

Ask team 3504 they hosted a Chinese robotics team for WVROX

[Michael Hill]

FYI, free speech in the U.S. just means you won't be prosecuted for what you say*. It doesn't mean people have to agree with you or even tolerate you. HTH.

[JamalBendkowski]

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

FYI, free speech in the U.S. just means you won't be prosecuted for what you say*. It doesn't mean people have to agree with you or even tolerate you. HTH.

I'm well aware. How does this post add to the discussion when somebody else already posted the same content? By repeatedly posting this, it's just an underhanded way of saying "I'm smugly disagreeing with you."

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by JamalBendkowski

I'm well aware. How does this post add to the discussion when somebody else already posted the same content? By repeatedly posting this, it's just an underhanded way of saying "I'm smugly disagreeing with you."

I'm posting it because you seem to not realize that you shouldn't be surprised by peoples' reactions to your public statements. Would it really surprise you that a person of Hispanic descent would not have a favorable opinion of you while wearing a "BUILD THAT WALL" button? Free speech doesn't give you a free pass to say whatever you want without repercussion.

[messer5740]

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

FYI, free speech in the U.S. just means you won't be prosecuted for what you say*. It doesn't mean people have to agree with you or even tolerate you. HTH.

Hey Inovators Robotics we go to the Pittsburgh Regional together

[JamalBendkowski]

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

I'm posting it because you seem to not realize that you shouldn't be surprised by peoples' reactions to your public statements. Would it really surprise you that a person of Hispanic descent would not have a favorable opinion of you while wearing a "BUILD THAT WALL" button? Free speech doesn't give you a free pass to say whatever you want without repercussion.

Ignoring the fact that you just discreetly called every Hispanic who does agree with the statement an Uncle Tom, I wasn't surprised nor would I care if he has an unfavorable view of me. I'm focusing on what he DID, not whether or not he liked me.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by JamalBendkowski

"I'm smugly disagreeing with you."

I'm smugly disagreeing with you.

If you have time to try and further a political belief at an FRC event, you clearly aren't busy enough and should focus on doing more for your team. Just sayin.

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by JamalBendkowski

Ignoring the fact that you just discreetly called every Hispanic who does agree with the statement an Uncle Tom, I wasn't surprised nor would I care if he has an unfavorable view of me. I'm focusing on what he DID, not whether or not he liked me.

I'm not sure what post you just read. But good luck next year!

[JamalBendkowski]

Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux

I'm smugly disagreeing with you.

If you have time to try and further a political belief at an FRC event, you clearly aren't busy enough and should focus on doing more for your team. Just sayin.

You think that the 5 seconds it took me to put on a pair of flip flops should've been dedicated to my team? OK, I'll spend a bit more time working on the robot next build season.