Who Do You Trust?

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Who do you trust?

I have been involved with U.S FIRST robotics for about 6 years now. A matter of trust and friendship is what creates a strong foundation for any robotics team or business for that matter. Who you hire or have on as a volunteer are given typical applications and whatnot. These applications show specific abilities and various interests in the subject matter. But is that really enough? Should more be done to investigate a person of a possible shady past or deep, dark secret? It’s all on the matter of opinion.
I for one have been retired from my past team for about 2 years now. I’ve decided to go on my own separate way in efforts of helping other teams with scouting and to offer only opinions along the way. I enjoy it! It gives me a sensation that I have given back to the U.S FIRST community instead of serving full time on a team. Robotics will always be one of my passions and programming computer / palm pilots are always a joy.
Finding your notch on a robotics team shouldn’t be difficult. It is rather easy. Observe:
You + Special Skill or Knowledge X the Help of Others = Robot Team
The equation is fairly easy to understand unlike trying to understand NASA’s re-entry formula for Space Shuttles.
Ok, once you’ve obtained interested individuals committed to the project for 6 weeks straight and possibly even longer, who do you trust to do certain jobs? Of course the engineers and tool makers will definitely help in the design of a workable machine. Computer programmers will help with website design and robot interface. Math professionals will aid in keeping track of team funds. And of course others will volunteer in some fashion.
It cuts down to this. Who do you trust? Who do you believe will always keep a positive attitude and look on the brighter side of things? Advice is always around the corner whether with friends, teammates, or on the internet. I may be a fairly young individual for saying this, but if you truly knew a person deep down, would you allow your kids to be with a certain individual? It could be anyone, a friend, a sibling, an athletic group, a coach, or a teacher.
I’m not saying my city or town is perfect. Every place has small flaws. Whether its smog, or pollution, or some sort of ozone problem. Sometimes large corporations tend to flush out of business small mom and pop operations that have been around for nearly 30 years. Recently in Connecticut, I’m not going to mention the exact town for certain reasons but some individuals haven’t followed correct law. These laws are enforced all over the world and are certainly frowned upon when someone does break the law.
Now this is where trust and truth becomes a dominate factor. The trusting of an adult is what comforts the mind of a student. The truth of the adults past and present should be reviewed. In today’s society, the list of pedophile / offenders is increasing. New offenders are being added each week. http://www.state.ct.us/dps/Sor.htm
The specific town I am talking about has had 1 person added to this list. A new name will more than likely be added in the coming weeks. For those who know me personally you know who I’m talking about. Between us, we know both the individuals very well. We actually trusted these individuals in the working environment of the 6 weeks. One of the individuals did his time and has been rehabilitated. The other awaits investigation and possibly trial.
In closing, always trust and know the truth of the person next to you. If you believe a back round check is needed. Have it performed. Records are always readily available at Police Stations. This is a look out for anyone out there who may think they are dealing with a supposed pedophile. Take no chances. Take action immediately and always confront the suspect without delay for the actual truth……..