[Hegemony Cricket]

"There isn't a rump badge yet..."

Which is exactly what made your comment an attack. You used a made-up badge to imply a lifestyle choice. You are incapable or unwilling to see this point, so I won't be commenting further. You should ask yourself, however, if you would have made a similar comment if you were standing in a group of this young man's family, friends, and troop leaders. I would bet money not...

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Please see: http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3394165/posts?page=15#15

We will have to disagree.

The young man has much to be proud of in achieving Eagle Scout and his family has much to be proud of in him for his character.

Thanks for your thoughtfulness.