Follow-up

Judging from the emails, it seems most agree that Bonny Eagle needs to at least attempt to put on a good show. But for those few who just don't see a problem, allow me to explain...

A car show, whether anyone likes it or not, is a competition. When organizers charge us money to enter a competition, they have an OBLIGATION to make the competition fair to all. When they put on a crappy show like Bonny did this year, the last thing that was present was anything resembling "fair competition".

If organizers are either unable or unwilling to put on a FAIR and HONEST show, then they have no business charging money to attend it.

If you pay $100 for tickets to a Rolling Stones concert, and you get there and are told, "Well, the Stones won't be showing up, but we have this really good local group for ya." Don't anyone try to tell me you would just accept that without complaint - anyone who would is an idiot.

Well, we don't mind paying to enter shows and compete. And we like supporting their "causes". But they, too, have an obligation to provide something in exchange - an honest and fair show. It's supposed to be a two-way street. Bonny Eagle did not even make any attempt at that.

And don't give anyone that old BS line about "Well, it's a chance to meet with friends," because you can meet with friends elsewhere for free. Have a cookout, or a garage party. If you need to pay money to spend time with friends, then maybe you need better friends.

Show organizers, here's the deal - we'll spend money on gas; we'll place our expensive rides at risk; we'll pay your entry fee and spend too much on food. In return, YOU need to put on a decent show that is honest and fair, and reasonably well-organized. If you want us to do our part - support you - then you need to do your part - support us.

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