OT....Scouting

What's your perception of the BSA? My boys & I are struggling with the current state of affairs.....Not what it used to be....The last two Eagle Scouts I hired, were by no stretch a good example. I think it's going the way of everything else.....I wouldn't be surprised if gays are allowed within the next 5 yrs. (yes, I'm a proud "homophobe")....

Well....The gay thing won't be happening...Come to find out, the LDS, which has come to make up a good portion of scouting, has said in no uncertain terms. they will drop BSA like a hot potato if gays are allowed in.

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What's eating me, is that the image and preconceived notions we/the public have of scouting is not the reality....I suppose I shouldn't "generalize", as the pack/council, my now, 1st class boyscout started out with, was wonderful; The leaders attended training, the activities were positive/eventful, the scout values were basically adhered to. Very enriching environment.

Today, in this particular local, I cannot in good faith continue to subject my boys to such inappropriate/unproductive behavior displayed and gone unaccounted for, involving both scouts & adult leaders. It goes against everything we teach, as well as their martial arts & church values.

I'm as guilty as anyone.....With these preconceived notions of scouting "nobility"....What a farce! Just so they can add "Eagle Scout" to their resumes? As an employer, I was reminded of the last couple of eagle scouts that worked for us; One was a thief, the other was a liar.

I'm definitely biased, as I was a leader. I attended trainings. I tried to follow the BSA core values, etc....We spent thousands of dollars out of our pockets and many, many hours/days, dedicated to help generate/get these peole going in the right direction....Then to sit by and whatch these liberal weanies make a mockery of it all, is disgusting & heartbreaking....Especially for the boys, who are sent messages, that it's acceptable to disregard all that BSA protrays.....It's not all for naught...They're greatly better off now, than a couple of years ago.

Just wanted to get others' experiences and perceptions of BSA. To sort of develope a type of "control" basis.

How's that for a rant?

We're done...Have a 1st class boy scout and a webelos....Unfortunately, scouting here pretty-much mirrors public schools...Our boys were private schooled up till a couple years ago, That's probably why they don't fit well with the local troop & pack....Where we came from, (3 yrs ago), was excellent...Here, it's the typical lib/PC thing....No values/accountability instilled what-so-ever....BSA has an incredible PR dept/tactics....

Gives a WHOLE NEW meaning to "can I push in your stool"??

The Ruff Riders

Im all for gays starting thier own scouts.

Hows' that for stirring things up O/S?