skeptic

And soon another bunch of phone solicitations and post cards about how we can buy a book?????

Ones that likely will be shrugged off if answered with good options for growth and change.

Fairly common; the rank and file most often have no clue, as those running the back play are not overly communicative to the peons. Still waiting for the announcement of our last camp which is supposedly in escrow, though no info is available for some reason. As some may remember, they sold our primary camp with no warning already. So we no longer have viable council camp property.

We always saw and heard amusement with the "Kings (important) Papers. Again, no longer deemed "appropriate".

Not sure it has anything to do with the Covid interruptions. Did they have to have any skits approved first? The newest attitude on such things is, from my recent experience, one of overly zealous concern with something maybe hurting feelings or hinting at stuff once just part of normal life interactions. Especially NO possible inuendo or suggestion of body functions, animal or human. In some instances we no longer are supposed to sing the old Region Twelve song, for example, as one of the early versions, and the ones most of us recollect has nakedness suggested. The old standby trainge elephant skit is not acceptible, nor the dumb two scouts arguing about belts, but not noting that is the topic, noting length. The JCPenney skit is no longer generlly allowed, nor the one with fish(suckers) hanging on a line. The really sad thing is that they are exposed to far worse daily on TV and in public where the four letter word is now so common few even notice. And TV programs often have so many beeps in them that it is simply tiresome. Just my thoughts, but I am of the lost generation when we still were innocents and still were neighborhood families.

Not sure what the issue might be, other than surprise to you. IF she is properly vetted there should not be a problem, especially if she was not necessary as leadership for your unit at the event.

Not sure what you are saying. It specifically states "respect others' beliefs" and does not mention anything about monotheism or otherwise. Pretty broad and subjective it seems to me. But, whatever floats your boat, as some say.

It is often expected to identify if you are part of the group. At many COH's they even have all the Eagles gather around in some manner. For years at our Eagle recognition gatherings they would do some type of "who is the earliest Eagle here" type of thing. But, bragadocio is misplaced too often and can be annoying. But, Kind is one of the points of the Law. So, smile and go with the flow. I have learned after decades that it is not worth the sour stomach to let it bother me.

Well; youo certainly hit the nail squarely. As one of our leaders growled last week when I mentioned the apparent sale of our only remaining camp; "If it means money, they do not care how it affects the units."

There is a certain irony that National grew from the need to respond to the trenches where Scouting struggled to survive, but was locally vibrant for the times. And now, when we are back to struggles in similar chasms, they seem to be unaware of reality too often. Our local council seems too often to simply not get that most volunteers simply want to be kept in the loop. Our successes are almost all unit based, and seldom noted by Council, unless they find issue.

I can relate to that to some extent. One way to combat the repetitiveness is after the recitation, ask for an example or two from the group of a particular point. Or discuss briefly the intent of the Law, including that it is not 12 laws, but one Law with 12 points. I also like to contrast it at times with the Ten Commandments in regard to the phrasing. The commandments say "Thous Shalt Not", while the Law says it is a given taht a Scout is .

Just reinforces the concept of how this, along with many similar type of cases takes advantage of people. Another reason to completely overhaul our legal systems. Or so it seems anyway.

Understand that none of the past uniform designs is ever disallowed. Current patches can be added in place of old ones, though really old styles can be difficult. But frankly, when the effort is made, they look really cool, and the youth tend to like them.

National should partner with all of the thrift store chains, and other similar stores to have Uniform options for all scouts and even leaders. We have a uniform closet in our church that helps our members, and we share it with other units if they ask. Many of our members are vintage to start, and many stay that way. Before we lost our camp, we always took a box of service caps and a few Smokey hats with us for flag gatherings. Now we use them for occasional local events.