You mention the 7 year old, and you all took her with you. I have nooo problem with that. I imagine she had a good time and just wanted to see what it was all about. The real reason I'm replying though is because it reminded me of this suggestion:
Someone once mentioned a "look out" tower. A place where you could go no matter what laff you were, to watch a VP battle. I love this idea! If they could do that with the factory too somehow...not only would it be fun for the ones inside showing off, but provide inspiration for the ones that can't get in yet. Whee!
Ok it's silly and probably wouldn't solve a darn thing but it would be sooo cool. Like practicing doctors watching a surgery LOL
Whee!