evmori

"However, when the BSA (or any other group) discriminates against atheists, no branch of the US government can aid them by chartering units, or by giving them government grants to aid these units, or by giving them special deals on government property." Merlyn, I'm guessing you based this statement on that separation of church & state thing that doesn't exist. Wait. I'm wrong! It does exist because someone mis-interpretated the 1st Ammendment. And you did reap the benefits of Scouting when you were a youngster. You lied through your eye teeth, though! So what does that say about your character? Not exactly a ringing endorsement. I use to be a Firesign Theatre fan but since I see what their membership stands for, I will no longer partake of their humor. And I would suggest other Scouters do the same. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

OGE, Winter camping is a breeze! We usually camp a different weekend & just do the winter camporee as a day event. I like winter camping! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Merlyn, Do you spend this much time going after every group that discriminates? I sure hope so. You spew on this board so much I have to wipe my screen down after each of your posts! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Structurally isn't a joke? So what? Most have missed the point & those who missed the point probably sweat the small stuff! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

NJ, If that's what the city of San Diego decided to do, its' OK with me! Merlyn, Religious freedom means one is free to believe & practice whatever religion they want wherever they want! 1st Ammendment guarantees that. Nowhere does it state the church & state must be separate. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

dan, Read the 1st line of the original post again! Then re-read the rest of the original post. Smile as you read. It might help! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

OK, OGE, but the majority are. And all witnesses in a civil or criminal trial are sworn in on a bible, so help me God! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Ours is a one day event. Troops can camp overnight if they want. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

"Only when dragged into court; they didn't tell the San Diego city council that they were a religious organization when the city renewed their lease and voted to spend money to defend it on the grounds the BSA wasn't a religious organization." And you know this for a fact? "And does the BSA inform all those thousands of public schools that charter BSA units that the BSA is a religious organization, and they are agreeing to "own and operate" a youth group that has religious requirements for membership?" Does it really matter? The interpretation of the 1st Ammendment is skewed. There is no reference to church & state being separate. If there were, would we have "In God We Trust" on our currency? Would the President be sworn in on a bible? Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

#9, #9, #9, #9

It is indeed a sad day. I grew up watching the Captain. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

JimmyD, I'm with ya! Some fiber might help loosen 'em up! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

Dumb as a mud fence!

"It looks like the Boy Scouts' duplicity in claiming it's a religious organization when it wants to discriminate and claiming it ISN'T a religious organization when it wants freebies from the government isn't working anymore." Ahh but the BSA did, at least according to the article, admit to being a religious organization! No duplicity here! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

"One poster quipped "johnsned post just shows that taking something over the top isn't a good idea!" Over the top? Would that be like suggesting that people you find humorless "should be shot!" You didn't think that suggestion was over the top?" Never said anyone was humorless. Impaired not humorless. There is a difference. And it was a joke! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

And per the article, the BSA is not responsible for the legal fees incurred. And since San Diego will be charging the BSA more for use of the park, that should help cover the cost of the lawsuit. Sounds like the only ones complaining is the ACLU! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10(This message has been edited by evmori)

dan, I don't think so! johnsned post just shows that taking something over the top isn't a good idea! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10

This is tragic. Was Mike the SM of Troop 623?

Excellent!

Hi ho hi ho it's off to Costco I go!

Like I posted before, the humor impaired didn't get it!

You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish!

1+1=2

Ever think of NOT selling popcorn? There are other fundraisers out there that can turn a good profit! And if enough Packs/Troops in your Council do the same, maybe they will change their policy. And its Pittsburgh not Pittsburg. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10(This message has been edited by evmori)

Counds like this SM is giving the Scout needless flack for his lack of flap! I never heard about the no flag for religious reasons, either! Do tell! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10