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By: Charlie on PA Tpk

Charlie on PA Tpk — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:24:28 +0000

At the risk of starting an angry thread, I must stand in defense of Boy Scouts. Yes, leaders are volunteers, and while there are standards set by the National Council, your mileage may vary. That does not take away from the very good things the organization does deliver, fairly consistently, across the board (this BB instructor being an exception).

I happen to know there are many instances when Eagle Scouts have had their award stripped from them because of their dishonorable conduct. While it is unquestionable the ‘flipping the bird’ issue was above rude and dishonored the rank and BSA overall, such instances should not tarnish the overall organization.

OK, I won’t belabor the point any further…

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By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:33:35 +0000

Yep, this reaffirms my view of the boy scouts. I never have liked them ever since an eagle scout troop leader flipped me the bird. Here’s hoping my little guy doesn’t decide to join.

By: momumo

momumo — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:08:33 +0000

wow… I was really thinking “accidental shooting injures scout leader” was the coming headline — I think you handled the entire thing with terrific dignity and grace — you were a wonderful example to your boys!

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By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:46:58 +0000

I am glad you stood your ground, and I am sorry that Porter didn’t get his badge.

Spencer is a Wolf cub this year, and he was a Tiger cub last year. Jay goes to all the meetings, and I occasionally buy snacks. I went to the Pinewood Derby.

He loves it and has made some nice friends in his class.

Since it’s largely a volunteer organization, I would imagine it differs from location to location. It sounds like yours sucks.

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By: jean

jean — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:24:50 +0000

My husband insisted that our son become a scout. Insisted. So I signed him up and quickly learned that men should not be in charge of little boys. Ever. It took 3 years before I was able to convince my husband we had to quit. Actually, it took 1 year of me refusing to go to the meetings, refusing to help out and just generally refusing scouting. Good luck. Boy Scouting is nothing like the Girl Scouts - those cookies make up for alot of bad things!

By: kate

kate — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:46:18 +0000

to add a bit of levity to a tough situation:

Which president was the first boy scout?

Woodrow Weeblo (my 3rd grader loves this one, sorry)

By: baseballmom

baseballmom — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:04:36 +0000

Whoa, obviously that guy didn’t know that you don’t mess with a mom who’s got a system…he didn’t get his badge for that yet, I guess. I would complain too, but that’s just me…I like things to go the way they’re supposed to. I think we’ll stick to baseball, which doesn’t always go as planned, but doesn’t have jerky leader guys yelling at the moms.

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By: liz

liz — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:47:56 +0000

I’m so impressed by the way you and the boys handled it.

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