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just had to voice my opinion on this
The Scout Law: A scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
The Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Motto: Be Prepared
The Scout Slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily
I am a Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America. I have continued my membership with the Boy Scouts as an adult leader.
I will never understand how someone could stand up against organizations that try to guide young men to follow the above guidelines to life. They have served me well, and I am very proud to call three fellow Eagle Scouts close friend, and very few things top the feeling of standing next to them in uniform welcoming another young man across as he completes the requirement along the trail to Eagle by living the scout oath and law.
Others (other scouts) may have other stories, however in my 17 years of scouting I have NEVER had anyone try to force any religious customs or beliefs on to me. I have had the honor and privilege to be exposed to many different religions other than my own, including atheist. This has made it much easier to be helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, and cheerful to other regardless if I agree with them or not.
Just my $0.02, I just had to voice my opinion on this, and this seemed like the right place to put it. I understand that this is just my opinion, but I also what to say that I am very proud of the rank of Eagle that I have worked for and the uniform I wear, just as many of you on this forum are proud of the rank and uniform you wear wile defending my right to peaceably assemble every Monday night at 7pm for a Boy Scout Meeting!!!!
Thank-you,
JPH
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