[Rio]

We had our first troop meeting since the announcement last night. The dads got together along with the Scoutmaster to discuss it all. We all agreed to ride it out and deal with any homo kids as bullies. Not that we are likely to see any. Troop dads in this troop are a very macho bunch.

[T-Bird45]

Well, that’s one discussion. Now, how about getting the Troop Committee to do its job? And, while you’re about it, it might be a good idea to get some input from the Chartering Organization, too. When you have those ducks in a row and quacking in unison, then you might have a plan.

Just an FYI, the Scoutmaster does not run the troop. I’ve already BTDT and saw a good SM leave because he couldn’t understand that simple organizational principle. The Committee, registered and approved as such by the Chartering Organization, is the responsible group.

[Christie at the beach]

You said if you see any as a bully. The policy is now that you and the other leaders cannot do what you have posted in event of legal repercussions. You are not thinking overall what that new policy says.

[Martin Tell]

I have to disagree with your stay-and-fight strategy. A lot of us tried that with the Episcopal Church; eventually it became apparent the heretic-sodomites had won. I was lucky to get out before I was personally sued as a Vestryman in a rebel parish.

Even if you can hold the line in your troop, in all likelihood there will be all sorts of mandatory offensive "sensitivity training" National will insist on.

Furthermore, I just don't want to give the pricks the satisfaction of gloating that not many folks left.

So, unless our Council leaves the national BSA immediately (there is a rumor to that effect), within two weeks I will resign as Assistant Scout Master and take my son out.

Good news is that alternative organizations are quickly forming.