My sister and I were sitting
a few tables away from you. We did laugh at the crude jokes, but also realized
that they were not meant for young people. Good for you for speaking up. It
seemed pretty obvious that she was asked to tone it down, which she didn't
do.
Firstly, I would like to state I mean not to be rude or disrespectful, but
only to post a well supported opinion. I would like to send out a response
to the national awards banquet as a yong rider in our family orintated sport.
I am ashamed, embarrassed, and disgusted with the pathetic level of comedy our
source of entertainment fell to, it is a poor representation of a group of
otherwise self respecting adults and families. I was appalled with the jokes
told and write this message with no feelings against the person that told
them, other than to comment that the jokes although seemingly well recieved
would be much better placed in a trashy bar. I personally was sitting at a
table with two other teenagers and a junior rider all of whom I respect. I
know that at least I, the two girls I was sitting with, and my mother were
disgusted and embarrassed with this entertainment, with famlies and childern
present. I am asking that next time an AERC function is considering
representativees that they would see fit to choose self respecting adults that
would guard their language and humor to best fit the
audience.
==================== Of course things aren't
perfect, perfect doesn't exist on this earth. Doesn't mean we won't
go on trying to get better at what we do. Besides, if everything was
perfect today, what would you do tomorrow? Slamming each other doesn't get
anything done. ~ Dot Wiggins
