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Homosexual men and women have no place in Scouting. I repeat homosexual men and women have no place in Scouting. To me, there can be no compromise. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

littledove, If I told a Scout to do something & he said he was going to tell his mom, my repl would be "Go ahead & tell her, but first do -------". This usually works. It sounds like this kid has mom wrapped around his little finger! I also would like to know where dad is? Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

I now have the knot. Debate is good. This is an excellent place to air ones views and to hear other views. We all won't like what others post and others won't like what we post. That's what debating is all about! I now pass the knot. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

I feel communion is a celebration more than a ritual. A celebration of the life Jesus gave so we may live. Rooster7, I too was raised Catholic and spent 5 years in Catholic grade school. I left the religion because I didn't feel the teachings were biblical. I have always felt the Catholic built "walls" around the word of God. My understanding of the tearing of the temple curtain was the common man now had an open door to God becuse of Jesus sacrifice on the cross. I don't feel the Bible evolved. Much of what happens in the New Testament was foretold in the Old Testament. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Bubba, I'm not a Bible thumper even though I always have one with me. And I do take offense when someone takes the Lor's name in vain. I feel my Christian beliefs can be taught and shown in the way I act and present myself. Being PC is only a cop out. I know you will do a great job as Camping Chair! I am a member of my district's camping committee and know how important it is to have good people on board. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

Merlyn, 1st prong of the lemon test? If you are refering to the establishment of religion, I think you are wrong. Having the words "under God" no more establishes a religion than a congressman using the phrase "good God" in a speech on the floor! And what about the rest of the ammendment that assures the freedom of religion and free speech? What religion is using the words "under God" establishing. Catholic, Presbyterian, Jewish, Islam, Mormon, Unitarians? I see no establishment of religion by using the phrase "under God". If this keeps up, Farenheit 451 will come true! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

OGE, Elephant bells! I loved those! I had one pair that were about 15 colors and I loved them! By the way, so did the ladies! Stayin' Alive Stayin' Alive! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

Bob, Any word from National? Ed

Bob, I agree that we need to be a positive influence on the Scouta and the people who read these forums. We also need to be practical. I don't try to control the way my Scouts choose merit badges. All I do is try to guide them in choosing. I feel that is part (small one) of my job as SM. My major focus is teaching the Scouts what I can. I always tell them it's OK to make mistakes and I expect them to learn from their mistakes. And in most cases, they do. Since I have been SM (1997) the Scouts in my Troop have a 75% completion rate of merit badges at summer camp. To me, the Scout are very successful. Did I not let a Scout take a merit badge because I felt he would not be able to understand it? Yes. Did I do the correct thing? I think so. One year, a second year Scout signed up for five merit badges -Environmental Science, Space Exploration, Fish & Wildlife Management, Soil & Water COnservation and Indian Lore. I counseled the Scout prior to camp explaining these merit badges required a lot of work & he might want to think about changing the ones he signed up for. He didn't and earned all five. Did he have a good time at summer camp? No. Why? Between his responsibilities as QM, patrol duties and merit badges he didn't have time to have fun. Did I do my job? No. Why? Because the Scout didn't enjoy summer camp. By the way, this boy is no longer in Scouting. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

Quixote, Thanks. This has been one of my soapbox battles for years! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

cubmom, I meant whatever money is left from the popocorn sale minus any camp fees that were paid for those boys. Pack 1 (our feeder pack) keeps individual records for all the Cubs & Webelos who participate in the fundraisers. When the Webelos move up to Boy Scouts, the remaining balance in their accounts gets transfered to the Troop. If the boy doesn't go on to Boy Scouts, the money stays with the Pack. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

When we go to summer camp my Troop has a rule - no extra food. I tell the Scouts food in their tents are a no-no because of critters. Plus, the food is included in the cost. It sounds to me like this boy has mom wrapped around his little finger. It sound like it is too late this year but I would institute a rule on going that extra food is prohibited. And if extra food is brought in, the adult leadership will confiscate it and it will be given to a food bank for needy people. And mom bringing fast food will not be tolerated. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

God destroyed an entire town because the men of the town were having sex with each other. I can't recall God destroying an entire town because of slavery. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

scomman, I hear ya! "If it doesn't hurt anyone, it's OK" What a bunch of hogwash! Morality isn't always popular and isn't always supposed to be. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

Unless the pack is rolling in $$$, the only money I would transfer is the $$ the Webelos have earned from their fundraisers that wasn't used for camp. Other than that, it is the responsibility of the new Troop CC & SM to try to get $$ from somewhere. The CO's have been known to help a Troop with start up finances. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

Someone please show me where in the COnstitution it says the church & state must be separate? I can't seem to find it anywhere! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

But approving what badges a Scout signed up for is right - according to the SM Handbook. Common Sense must prevail! Ed(This message has been edited by evmori)

Bob, As much as I am enjoying this, it sounds like we need to agree to disagree. I use common sense when dealing with most things. You tend to go to the manuals. Neither is wrong & both a right. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

NJ, Wrong. Just because body piercing is NOW popular doesn't make it moral. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

NJ, Just because a particular behavior or way of life becomes more common doesn't make it moral! Popularity & morality are mutualy exclusive! Rooster7, Excellent Excellent! I would love to sit down with you sometime around a campfire with a cup of coffee & chew the fat. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

Maybe I'm being stupid but where does it say a woman can't be a SM or ASM? Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

OGE, Thanks for stepping in. In your 1st example, I agree. An 11 year old might get an allowance and might be able to save his money for something he wants but most 11 year olds don't know the meaning of thrifty! They see something & will pay whatever price they have to! Plus, there are many other parts to the Personal Management badge that 11 year olds wouldn't understand or even care about. The summer camp my Troop goes to doesn't encourage 1st year Scouts to take rifle, archery or shotgun. I have only had one Scout take archery his 1st year and this was because he shot competetivly for his school and understood the safety aspects of the badge. The field sports badges are dangerous. Common sense tells me that our job as adult leaders is to teach & guide the Scouts to be the best they can be. Also, we are responsible for their safety and well being when they are in our care. By allowing a Scout to sign up for a badge that is way over his head & that could him in a dangerous situation is not being a responsible adult PLUS setting a bad example for the Scouts. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

LauraT7, Sounds like these adults forgot the 1st word in Boy Scouts is Boy. I would get the unit commissioner involved and possibly the district commissioner. Scouting isn't a dictatorship. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

and the Scoutmaster approves the Scout to work on the badge. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1

pack330, Mail away! I'll take one off your hands. Just send me a private message & I will give you my mailing address. I will in turn, send you a camporee patch I designed for the camporee my Troop sponsored. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1