Not quite sure why my post upset you so. I was merely trying to say that it is completely UNFAIR that an entire corps is being held responsible (in the public eye) or looked down upon because of the actions of a few. Whether we like it or not, or agree or not, that is what happens. I can promise you that as this subject comes up in future conversations, it will be referred to as "what the Cavies did in retreat in '08", or "what the Bluecoats did in retreat in '08" just as it is with other corps from other incidents in the past including The Boston Crusaders (or most any other corps for that matter). I feel bad for the members that now have to "live this down". I have read right here, on this discussion board, how some are thinking of pulling their financial support because of this. Do you think that will effect those involved or the corps?
When a uniform is put on whether in Drum Corps, working at McDonalds or a character at Disney World you are no longer looked at as an individual but part of what the uniform represents. That's just how our society views things. Unfair? Yes. But fact nonetheless.