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Re: Will the international travel ban effect any FRC teams?

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Exactly what is it you think I'm supposed to do? What is it you think I actually CAN do?
I know this quote above was written somewhat rhetorically by Jon, but for those who read his post and are wondering what to actually do...

If you feel passionate about this topic, given the structure of our laws and the nature of visas, the best opportunity may be to approach this like the Olympics. Draw attention to the specific nature of the event for those specific individuals and plea for an exception in this case. Making it a general argument about the policy, as others here seem to suggest, is likely fruitless. Making it specific about the event, the culture and spirit of the competition, and keeping it specific to the teams involved is the most likely path to success.

Think of it in terms of the exceptions to such rules made during the cold war when the various teams from East and West would still compete against each other in the Olympics.

A rational, kind, professional, well worded, and appreciative letter to the federal government officials you feel are most likely to influence the situation is your best bet.
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Re: Will the international travel ban effect any FRC teams?

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FIRST is about having a level playing field, and if the playing field will not be level, we need to all work to make it level.
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Doesn't mean we shouldn't try to help those teams affected in some way. Just because the playing field is a little uneven doesn't mean that we should just make it even more uneven.
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Everyone is limited in what they can do based on the demands already placed on them.

Exactly what is it you think I'm supposed to do? What is it you think I actually CAN do?
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Join the protests. Contact your Representatives and your Senators by email as well as by phone urging them specifically to take tangible action against this.
For those who participated in the Invisible Inequities Diversity and Inclusion Module, this is the exact concept discussed. I highly recommend it to those who have not yet.

To be brief, equality discusses giving everyone the same tools to succeed. On the other hand, equity is providing people will the tools they need to be on a level playing field. An example from the module is that you may need to provide transportation options to someone in a low income area/with working parents/etc whereas you do not have to provide the same options to others for them to have a level playing field and equal shot.

Here is a message from Shelley Henderson (Diversity and Inclusion Manager, FIRST):

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Leveling the playing field in our current political climate will require strategic, highly visible intolerance on the part of allies of any bias-motivated identity-based intolerance. We also have to be proactive.
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