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Re: pic: The Fighting Rednecks
Well, let's explore this just a little further and then I will hush.
If one buys into the vision of helping to change the culture, bringing science and technology and its value/importance to light in our schools and communities - that is a tall order for an FRC team that is interested in building robots and competing. If a school has sports teams and mascots and traditionally promotes those teams, their history, and their value to the community - is that changing the culture or - is that status quo as old as the hills? The names/logos/mission statements and activities that FRC teams brand themselves with can help their communities develop and change or they can help them remain the same, keeping recognition of science and technology in shadow rather than in the light.
Rednecks, I do not mean to pick on you in any way - I am just offering a different perspective and perhaps some food for thought.
Jane
Edit: I was writing while Chris posted. This comment is not about the copyright post.
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Last edited by JaneYoung : 31-01-2009 at 20:14.
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But that is not all-FIRST is about teaching mentors what kids are like all over again. It's about closing the generation gap, creating bonds, life time friends, and skills that will last everyone involved a lifetime. - Team0 [more] 
31-01-2009, 20:11
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