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Craig, thank you for your response. I did not see the 60 Minutes segment
regarding the BSA. I suppose that because the troop leaders of my son's
troop (#2) in no way resemble the hostile critics that have surfaced
locally due to this courageous decision, I feel comfortable with my son
remaining involved. He has gained leadership skills, physical skills, etc.
His troop leaders and Ed Thompson deserve our respect and support. This is
why I believe we can affect change internally. We must also not be afraid
to support our gay friends publically. I have known so many gay and lesbian
people since my college days who led exemplary lives: active in the
community, generous with their time and resources for others, incredible
humanitarians. I have tried to teach my son not to be afraid of people who
are "different"--whether that difference be race, nationality, sexual
preference, and, yes, even political. I think we all know--if we read the
newspapers--that sexual preditors can be found within all "preferences".I
have tried to teach him the warning signs of dangerous situations.
Did anyone happen to tape the 60 Minutes segment?
Vicki Englich
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>I was a Scout. My son was a Scout. I was a co-leader of his Cub
>Scout troop. I did not know what I was involved with. I am glad I do
>not have to make the decision today about whether to be involved. I
>hope the efforts to change the system from within work.
>I was shocked by the revelations made during the 60 Minutes show last
>Sunday concerning who really runs the national BSA and what their
>beliefs and practices are. I did not want to add to this debate and
>the animosity it can create among good people in our community. But,
>when I see the hypocrisy and hate demonstrated by actions like the
>Eagle Scout poster boy for the Scouts now being banned and not
>allowing a religion badge for one religious denomination while
>automatically making every male child member of another church a BSA
>member, I am saddened and deeply ashamed. I can only hope and pray
>that BSA changes by the time my grandsons are of scouting age or that
>some other viable, healthy and ethical alternative has been created.
>I just realized why I feel so strongly that I need to write this -- I
>feel violated, lied to, ripped off, misled, cheated, betrayed. It's
>about time the national BSA "Come Out of the Closet" and show who and
>what they really are. I thank the United Way and news media like 60
>Minutes who have helped. I believe the BSA will look back on this
>Intervention in a few years and be thankful for others having cared
>enough to save them from self destruction.
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