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Just because they can't become members? WOW! That would mean the Notre Dame Club denigrates all other colleges & universities since you need to be a Notre Dame grad to be a member! And any club that has membership requirement would denigrate anyone who doesn't meet their membership requirements. We slice with a broad sword! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Not 100%. I don't think most people agree 100% with the policies of any organization. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Last post on this subject. Then don't answer Merlyn. That will speak volumes. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Ya gotta consider the sources of those two ya posted there onehouraweekmy.

Well, that says it all! Guess there aren't any! Move along! Nothing to see here!

Well, obviously a lot of you feel free to insult me while telling me not to insult others. Who and how?

Who is the other side?

What Gonzo said except ;)

How many units do you think there were when the BSA started? Spiral Scouts is a newer organization that is still growing. Suggestion someone join them is a great way to help them grow! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

You use a double standard: 1) when you criticize someone, you can say whatever you want, you call 'em as you see 'em 2) if someone criticizes you, they are hypocritical and insulting Right on the money CA! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Actually, there are some e-mails that start "PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS" that are valid! I agree with Starbucks tasting burnt! I don't like the stuff! I am a devout hazelnut drinker. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

OK. Maybe stating a liar is a person who lies all the time was a bit over the top. How about this - A liar is one who is more prone to lying than telling the truth. Where someone who speaks a mis-truth could just be mistaken in the statement they made. And whipped cream, too! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

I have the same trouble with the edit feature! There is a BIG difference with calling someone a liar & stating someone spoke a mis-truth. A liar lies all the time where anyone can speak a mis-truth, even the most honest person. There's ice cream to go with that pie! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

It's not the telling, it's the constant belittling & calling posters liars. You have been guilty of mis-truths, Merlyn, and I have never called you a liar. Nor, I think, has anyone else. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Who wants pie?

Sound like things worked out the way they should have. I would agree with the other who posted this is the Scoutmaster's call, not the Troop Committee. They should be involved only as informed parties. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

I have already answered your question, Merlyn. I can argue just as well as you. I just don't resort to name calling & belittling. That's about as juvenile as it gets! And you statement about the number of posts it took, in your opinion, to get an answer was a total mis-truth, but did I call you a liar? Nope. Sorry, I won't stoop to your level. Do you have any references where the ACLU tried to get Menorah's removed? I would like to read them. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

OGE, You missed my point. I was only using the F word statement as an example of the way some people talk as a parallel to the way Merlyn argues. No tactic was meant. It only took half a dozen tries Not a true statement. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

You've refuted nothing, Merlyn. Ask any Jew. A Menorah is a Jewish religious symbol. If the ACLU really cared about religious freedom, they would pursue this with the same vim & vigor they pursue the BSA. You also seem to be incapable of arguing without name calling & berating. Do you see this as a necessity? Does it make your point more valid? Or is it like the guy who uses the f word all the time because he doesn't know any better? Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

The ACLU is dishonest. If they actually lived into the Madison blurb they posted on their web site they would be forcing the removal of Menorah's from government property instead of just forcing the removal of Nativity displays. Never guess at anything I post, Merlyn. You have done this many times and to date you have been wrong every time. No I didn't mention it was from the ACLU web site. Did I violate a rule by not doing so? And I did comment on it. You just didn't like my comment. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

James Madison, the principal drafter of the First Amendment, proposed that, unlike European states, the government should not tax its citizens to support religious activities, nor should it promote religious beliefs, and that all religious beliefs should be treated equally and fairly. He believed that religion would thrive best when the government did not promote some religious beliefs to the exclusion of others. The ACLU is dishonest. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Does the ACLU issue BSA charters? No. Gotta agree erickelly65. School districts do business with different companies & agencies that I would bet discriminate in some manner but they still do business with them. No, Merlyn, I don't have any examples! Chartering a BSA unit is, in no way endorsing discrimination. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Didn't say that Merlyn. Sorry Acco! Outside we go!

Same reason, Merlyn.

And don't forget to send one of those Prevaricator's Knot to the ACLU!