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The descriptions of Priests overstepping their roles as councilors to young men, and the subsiquent charges made years following incedents give me a "shiver". No way.. in Royal Rangers! Recently I completed BSA Youth protection training, and the cold facts were presented. *Abuse often is hidden in the form of trusted councilors or those drawn to working with youth. Ranger leaders are potential abusers. Before dismissing this from a personal perspective as being far-out of line.. Every Royal Ranger leader should submit to any request for background check, and insist on open ethical conduct for all, and following that- "prefer" the comfort and safety of the boys to even the desire to *minister.. *BIG STEP OUT ON THE THIN-ICE ---------------------------- Abuse can be a mental state of domination as well as a physical act of body contact. It is not the right of the Adult to act freely, as much the right of the youth to remain free of abuse. Nuff said for now.. *Drifter- ===== *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. --------------********+********-------------------- Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself, and both in the .....cause! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com _______ Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org
