From: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>
Subject: Re: Short People
> Rick Brown wrote:
> > I do get your point, and I respect your opinion, I just don't
> > completely agree.
>
> Okay, that's fair.
>
> > I think most agree that the driver is the key element in the equation,
> > not the car. ... That's why I have a tough time making a big deal
> > out of minor things like mirrors and shift knobs. I know we have to
> > have rules and we have to police them, but common sense should play a
> > part too. I have no use for people who use some minor infraction to
> > DQ someone they had no chance of beating anyway.
>
> Okay, let me reiterate the other point (and maybe I should put this as
> a disclaimer at the end of all my messages, like I've been doing with
> the liberal-interpretation-at-Regional-events clause).
>
> The rulebook specifies a range of penalties, from a slap on the wrist
> to disqualification, and even to suspension of membership. In these
> sorts of cases, I'd fully expect a result of "it's illegal, but no
> penalty, fix it for next year".
>
> Nobody is advocating disqualification, even at Nationals, for these
> sorts of infractions. But rules are rules.
>
> Mark
>
OK, I agree with you :-))
Rick
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