On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:01:12 +0000 "Donald Chester" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > >That brave, young Boy Scout, who was found yesterday after five > harrowing > >days lost in the Utah wilderness, soon after munching down some > Granola > >bars, asked if he could borrow a cell phone to play a video game. > Does > >that > >tell you anything about the interests of young people?
Probably a lot better than asking if anyone had a smoke, some weed, or a joint. > I heard on the news that rescuers had come very close to finding him several > times, but each time he hid from them because he had been told to avoid strangers. > > That doesn't sound like bravery to me, but indoctrination. What else does > that tell about our society today and young people? Sounds like a kid who listens to his parents. My understanding is that many of the rescuers wore no identifying shirts. I guess he choose to err on the side of caution. Pete, wa2cwa
