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I was a Boy Scout in the '70s. Never made Eagle though. I was one merit badge away. Anyway, I digress.
1.) I got a lot out of the scouts. It tought me things that helped to shape me into te man that I am today.
2.) I think that this anti tollerance, religious right atmosphere experienced by some these days is a local thing. We were taught to accept those different from ourselves and to learn from them.
3.) On a sadder note, I have to echo rockogres post regarding false accusations. It is a sign of our times when some disaffected youth can simply point his/her finger and say "He did it!" and be believed, no questions asked. I think that it scares off a lot of people that would be excellent roll models for some kids that desperately need it.
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"I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony
"Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus
It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.
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