97ClipseDSM
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- Feb 24, 2004
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Stafford,
Virginia
Yep, I know they cuss. Only three people out like 13 on my team go to church. The rest of them are non-church goers. And I don't judge them for that. In fact, one of my favorite people from REV-X is a hard-core atheist, he is a cool guy and he is my friend. I believe that by showing love and grace, that they will bond with me. And I will show them a new life, instead of "telling" about a new life. It is working, my team members are starting to see life different. I know it's not going to happen over night, but I'm sure it will happen in time. My security team leader (Dan) was not there, he is good at keeping the team calm and reporting to me without overwhelming me.
The worst part of all this, is no matter what, it all comes back to me and the church. Some kid breaks curfew WE get sued. Some random dude starts revving his engine, WE get the cops called on us. I don't want to kick people out at all. I hate having the rules, that's why we were going to build the burnout pit and why we are going to have Race Days on Saturday Mornings. The only rule left would be No drugs and No Alcohol and that's not an unreasonable rule.
Sad part is, even with the way we are doing it now. There are always a few people that will test the rules. And I have to deal with it. If we get fined by the county for noise violation REV-X is done. So I have to find some way to control the people, even if it offends some. Because not controlling them is worse for everybody. Reading the rules should NOT be bothering you that much. It takes like 10 seconds and you are AWARE that it's because of the trouble makers and not you. In fact, by not letting it bother you, you are setting an example to the rest of the people it does bother and you are helping me out by subduing the strife. I mean if some one near you complains about it, just say to them "Reading the rules should NOT be bothering you that much. It takes like 10 seconds and you know that it's because of the trouble makers and not you."
We are having another meeting at around 8:30PM, I'd like you to come and voice how you felt about being treated rudely and being cussed at. I don't want it to be a debate though. I'll try to control them, if you can not get upset. Understand that people get defensive when they get criticized, so they may try to intervene, I'll do the best I can to stop the bickering. I just want you to voice how you felt and then I will discuss with them about how they talk to people.
The neighbors are out of town for the next two weekends so we going to allow music and revving as well as have our own system out again.
Very good points sean. Reading the rules didnt bother me, I just thought it was a bit funny. As a matter of fact, when i pulled up and was asked to read the rules, I just kind of laughed because in the back of my head I knew that there would be some ricer who was probably planning on doing some burnouts or driving fast, and would actually think twice after reading them.
I dont see this as a huge issue, if this is what needs to be done to control and limit troublemakers from ruining this meet, then that is perfectly fine.
oh yea the last 2 Talons are mine and my buddys. and theres the silver GST also. More DSM's maybe? 