New FIRST competition structure in Michigan

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Originally Posted by rtfgnow

they are trying to find the way, and they hope they have found it. but if it does not work than they dont want to mess up all FRC teams, they are gambling with the michigan teams, keeping you safe.

What exactly is being gambled here? The problem I think most teams have that are outside of MI is that we are suffering financially as well. We all want the same compensation for our money as every other team in FIRST. The district events will do just fine in MI and teams getting the robots to events themselves will work (we put ours on its side in a jeep liberty you don't need a trailer). There is nothing being gambled the details were worked out for success in MI by whomever and I applaud them for this. I can't speak for MI teams that claim they were left out and I am done pointing out the inequality of this program. Life is not fair and FIRST is not fair it wasn’t completely fair before this and is a little more unfair for some now. However just because the phrase “life is not fair” is true doesn’t mean we should do things that are unfair and then hide behind it as an excuse. I don’t discourage innovation or change to the system, as long as it is done with everyone’s best interests in mind. I still enjoy doing this and learn something new every year. Along the way I along with others inspire students to greatness and will continue to do so. All I ask is to give me and my team the same opportunities do this as all the other teams in FIRST.