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To: FreeAtlanta

Wow, I’m sorry to hear that is going on.

It certainly wasn’t in the Troop my son was in in his brief Scouting experience.


57 posted on 06/08/2012 9:48:16 AM PDT by EyeGuy (Armed, judgmental, fiscally responsible heterosexual.)
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To: EyeGuy
It isn't happening my our troop, either. The kids have to earn and understand their merits.

Another incident in our region was a minority kid who got Eagle when his politically connected dad kept pestering the board with letters hinting racism. The kid didn't earn the honor and barely participated. It is a really sad story that resulted in a lot of elder leaders being demoralized and less enthusiastic with their scouting efforts. I don't know the answer other than Scout leaders taking a stand and doing what is right. I believe the vast majority of Eagles earn the honor. Maybe, we just accept the occasional unjust promotion like happens in the military, private and government work. It just happens. God will sort it out.

58 posted on 06/08/2012 10:06:03 AM PDT by FreeAtlanta (Liberty and Justice for ALL)
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