Danuwoa
Redneck Emperor
I think a lot of that can be traced to the Scouts having the wrong kinds of leaders. I mean the individual groups and the organization as a whole. If you were in trouble would you want very many of those guys to be who you had to depend on for help?I truly do not understand why on an outdoor forum there is this much dislike for Scouting. I would think getting youngsters into the outdoors would be appreciated and maybe even celebrated. Scouting is designed to teach leadership, social skills, introductory knowledge of many topics (merit badges), and a number of other things most here would think are right and appropriate.
Let's take a look at some of the things Scouting enforces...
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
Are all outings perfect...no. Do kids do kid things that are wrong...yes.
Humans are not perfect, especially 10-18 yr olds.
And how many times have folks on here complained about poor hunter activity/etiquette? Should we stop hunting?
While not for all, Scouting is based on much that is preached on this forum. I truly do not understand the animosity towards a construct that is pro outdoors, God, charity, kindness, and leadership.
Please take the politics out of the situation and look at the high level benefits of what youngsters could be learning.
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