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I was in Cubs and moved up to Scouts and later did some time in Ventures (Canadian) and as a Scouter in Training.
I made Cheif Scout (Canada again), went to Alberta in '81 for the Canadian Jamboree, represented Toronto at a couple of fancy dos at Queen's Park, did all kinds of service work. I loved the camping and horsing around... Got drunk for the first time. Got laid for the first time (both not offical Scout events but definately Scout related). All in all it was a pretty good time.
The worst part was I had a leader that "interfered" with me. I don't think I've ever spoken about this to anyone. It went on over the course of a year. I had an opportuity to change troops and lept at the chance. He didn't pursue.
My own son has reached the Scouting age and I'm not sure I want him joining. I don't know if I can trust exposing him to what I went through. Add to this the fact that I'm not overly thrilled with the God fearing, ain't no Gays on us, Military-subtext thing that Scouts has going on...
Ultimately if he wants to join I would let him. But I not about to encourage his involvment.
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- Old Man Luedecke
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