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"no electronics, because I say you don't need them" Why does s 12 year old need a cell phone during a Troop meeting? Or on a campout? And the answer "so we will know when to pick him up" is and excuse not a reason. A 12 year old does not need a cell phone.

There are actually no official rules for ECOH's! Great idea to have her wear her Brownie uniform!

Yes electronics are here to stay but why does a 12 year old need a cell phone?

I would do nothing.

His joyous return was celebrated. But what does that have to do with this?

I'm betting the results were not in her son's favor.

I say no exceptions. If grammie is in the hospital then what about my dog is dying? Where do you draw the line?

I would not allow them at all! There is no real need for them at Scout meetings or campouts.

Who wants pie?

Good idea Hal. However, with that dress code there could be distractions.

The whole Obama health plan is a joke! We don't need a national health plan. We just need the insurance companies to get rid of the bean counters making the decisions! Never understood how an accountant would know if my doctor's diagnosis was correct.

We can "If" this thing to death! "If" something happens at my little Johnny's school ..................... Bottom line is cell phones are not needed by kids! If mom wants to get a hold of little Johnny then she can call the school and leave a message! If it is a life or death situation the school will make sure little Johnny will get the message ASAP! The problem is these "helicopter" parents want to know every move their little precious makes! That isn't going to prevent a Columbine or LA Fitness from happening.

Classic double speak. If there are deficiencies, it is up to the SM to inform the Advancement Chair of these so the BOR is aware of them.

I have the same problem! The only difference with me is if the product is over priced, I won't buy. I'm a sucker for those lemonade stands kids put up in the summer.

Figuring out ways to cheat is easy! Why do you think so many try it?

John-in-KC beat me to the punch! It's the Scouts merit badge. It's up to them to complete it.

And Ed, I disagree with you somewhat. The Scout didn't earn his Eagle in a vacuum. He was most definitely aided by the leaders and other Scouts in the unit. The presentation should be a celebration for the entire unit. Correct Twocubdad. The Scout didn't earn his Eagle in a vacuum. But the celebration should be all about the Scout not the unit. If the unit leaders want to pat themselves on the back and have a round of harrumphs they should do that on their own time. An ECOH is all about the Scout.

NWScouter, You are correct regarding the OT. But God still never destroyed an entire city because someone ate pig.

I understand were you are coming from sherm. I see the two as the same thing. Both are let's say a national policy not a local policy. Why not work to get the church doctrine to change while you are trying to get the Scouts to change their policy?

Are you taking the same umbrage with your parish that you are taking with Scouts, sherm?

FWIW, the last 3 Eagles that we produced have not bothered to let us know if they want a COH or not. Eagles that you/your unit has produced? Interesting. In the unit that I was a SM for, the Scout earned his Eagle. The unit didn't produce anything. Apparently, it's too hard to think about unless someone forces them to do it (like earning the rank itself). One finally stopped by a troop meeting to pick up his credentials...two years after the BOR, which was the last time we heard from him. I feel dissed. Feel dissed all you want! We had a couple Scouts who earned Eagle that never had a ECOH! If they want one, it's up to them, not the unit!

Legal rulings aside, does this seem like a solid rationale for such a policy? I think the BSA policy regarding homosexuals is right on the money. Is it exclusionary? Yes. Does that make it wrong or a bad policy? No. Is it discriminatory? Yes. Does that make it wrong or a bad policy? No. Not that it's any of your business, but yes. My deacon does know that I believe that discriminating against homosexuals is wrong. Are avowed homosexuals permitted to become members of the parish you just joined?

BDPT00, What might be public humiliation to you might not be to me. The urine thing is public humiliation. But what if it wasn't urine but apple juice?

eisely, Yes that is exactly what I mean to say. An ECOH is up to the Eagle and his parents. If the Eagle wants the Troop to help or completely plan his ECOH, that's fine, but the Troop has no obligation to plan an ECOH for a Scout.

I'd be more than happy to answer your question, sherm, if you would please ask it again. Do the Catholic's administering this Rite know your stance on homosexuals?