Gonzo1 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Merlyn, I don't debate you anymore because of your tone. I really believe you have no "standing" here as you are not a scouter or a parent of a scout. I've been reminded that you are welcome however. I don't wish you any ill will, I just don't like your cram it down someone's throat attitude. I'm not calling you any names, I just believe that atheists don't belong in the BSA, neither do homosexuals or girls until and unless they join Venturing. It's not the Boy Scouts of Gonzo or Boy Scouts of Merlyn, if it were, you'd have atheist scoutmasters and I wouldn't. I did not disparage your honesty, I pointed out your admitted dishonesty. Perhaps as a child (as in cub scouts) you may not have had the capacity to know the difference, but agreeing to live by the scout oath and law, cub scout promise and law of the pack, the scout actually commits to do those things. When the parent signs the application, the parent knows exactly what they are doing. So in honesty, I charge your parent with fraudulently putting you in cub scouts. That's right, I charge your parent. Your parent (if an atheist) knew what they were doing. It was a long time ago, I hope you had a nice experience. Simply not saying "under God" or ommitting "reverent" from the scout law doesn't make it OK. By the time a scout joins boy scouts, he is usually 10 or 11, old enough to know what the scout oath and law really mean. Check the application form, The scout signs it and so does the parent. Trying to get away with being in the closet is fraudulent, wouldn't you say so councellor? You are an attorney, right? Doesn't signing something mean anything? Or is it acceptable as long as you make it fit your desires. It's kinda like "that depends on what the definition of 'is' - is." You know Merlyn, if you think we're such a rotten bunch, why do you come back for more? There are some things I wish I could change about BSA, but the "constitutional issues" aren't on my list. You can join Sprial Scouts or start your own group. BTW, I enjoy reading your banter with Ed, I miss our little chats, but not that much. I simply disagree with much of what you have to say here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn_LeRoy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well, obviously a lot of you feel free to insult me while telling me not to insult others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Yes, since the other thread got closed it is now fashionable to bash the other side. It'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well, obviously a lot of you feel free to insult me while telling me not to insult others. Who and how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn_LeRoy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 I'll start answering your questions when you answer mine, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well, that says it all! Guess there aren't any! Move along! Nothing to see here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn_LeRoy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 No Ed, you don't answer my questions, so why should I answer yours? Of course I know you'll just make up your own answers, but you always do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Last post on this subject. Then don't answer Merlyn. That will speak volumes. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn_LeRoy Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Same reason, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavah Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Yah, see what happens, OGE? I vote yeh re-open da Ed and Merlyn thread. Give 'em somewhere to pound it out so they don't go traipsing all over every other thread. Kinda like we use Issues & Politics to keep this stuff out of da rest of the topic areas, eh? Beavah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGreyEagle Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Do you really think that Ed and Merlyn would stay in one thread and not continue to any area either posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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