Posted on 02/26/2008 12:37:34 PM PST by ZGuy
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's 'On My Honor' Explains Attack on the Beloved Youth Organization and Leftist Attempts to Redefine American Values
In his new book, On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts are Worth Fighting For, [Stroud & Hall Publishers] Texas Governor Rick Perry, examines the "scorched earth" attacks on the Boy Scouts of America over the last three decades by the secular leftist forces, explains the wider impact of this battle on the culture, and offers a rousing defense of this iconic institution and its impact on millions of young American men.
As a governor and an Eagle Scout, Perry tells of the Boy Scouts' growth and most importantly, its role in the development of character and leadership in young men. Yet, in recent years, the Scouts have been targeted by those who scoff at the Scouts' values and want to reverse its time-honored virtues such as "duty to God" and the Scout Oath's requirement to be "morally straight."
"Although the first attacks on the Boy Scouts seemed isolated and uncoordinated thirty years ago, we now see them as part of a larger movement to redefine American values," writes Gov. Perry. "If seen in the wider context of a great debate taking place in our society, then one is more likely to join the once silent majority who are now speaking out about the role of faith and family in society."
Readers of On My Honor will learn about:
· The nature of the litigation brought on by the ACLU regarding the Boy Scouts' commitment to God.
· Efforts of radical homosexuals to become Scout leaders and twist the founding principles of the organization.
· The tactics used to stop the Boy Scouts from meeting in schools and camping in public parks.
· How the United Way and employee-giving campaigns are excluding the Scouts from receiving donations.
Gov. Rick Perry hails from Paint Creek, Texas. Governor Perry was active in scouting and earned the high distinction of Eagle Scout. He assumed the office of Governor in 2000 and was elected to four- year terms in 2002 and 2006.
My youngest, a Sr. Webelo, crossed over to become a Boy Scout last Saturday, and took the Arrow of Light with him.
I guess that makes him a Tenderfoot now, not a Sr. Webelo.
No, he’s just a plain Scout. He has to complete the requirements for Tenderfoot to get that rank.
Problem w Perry is that he sides too many times with the same extremists (on other issues) who want to shut down the Boy Scouts.
Wish he showed the same resolve and backbone for America and Americans, and get away from his illegal alien/NAU fetish
......I guess that makes him a Tenderfoot now, not a Sr. Webelo.....
That means he has the Arrow of Light, the final rank of Cubs.
To progress he must join a troop and achieve the rank of Scout.
That is the first step on the trail to Eagle.
Congrats and good luck on a great scouting future.
Remember....sewing on patches is a privalege few mothers have. Their sons are not Scouts
He has a Troop, and should receive his Scout Badge after his first meeting. As Pyro pointed out, he has a ways to go before earning the rank of Tenderfoot.
He’s been in Cub Scouts since Tigers. It’s up to him to continue in Scouting, and so far he wants it.
I hope he does make Eagle, and I seem to recall that back in my day an Eagle Scout got a promotion to Airman (from Airman Basic) after completing Basic Training.
Couldn’t find an image of that old advertisement I remember from the 1970s — that there’s no guarantee that one of your Boy Scouts will grow up to be the President of the United States, but you never know.
http://www.melrosetroop68.org/uploaded_images/PresFord2-766131.jpg
On My Honor:
Why the American Values
of the Boy Scouts
Are Worth Fighting for
by Rick Perry
foreword by Ross Perot
Question. Traditionally the honorary head of the Boy Scouts is the President. Had Hillary Clinton taken the Democratic nomination and had she been elected, who would have been the honorary head of the Boy Scouts?
I don’t have any information on the subject. But from what you wrote, I don’t think that it would change. The honorary head would still continue to be the POTUS.
Even if a woman? I kind of doubt that. Vice president, perhaps?
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