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Did you hear about the resolution the US House just passed commending Boy Scouts for all they do and condeming the ACLU and other group's legal efforts to push the Scouts out of using public facilities, like U-S military bases? The measure, btw, passed 391-3. Here's the punchline: Michigan Congressman John Dingell, 1 of only 3 Congressman opposing the resolution applauding the Scouts, will be receiving the Detroit Area Council's 2004 Distinguished Citizen Award! "The purpose of the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner is to recognize remarkable individuals, to create an awareness of Scouting's positive impact in the community, as well...

Let it be known far and wide who the 3 are: Democratic Reps. John Dingell of Michigan, Barney Frank of Massachusetts and Lynn Woolsey of California. Dems ALL. These are the 3 stooges who voted in favor of further harassment from the ACLU against the Boy Scouts of America. These are the 3 who stand for irrational, godless, immoral postulates. May they forever be remembered for the disgrace they publicly displayed in the House of Representatives on Saturday, November 20, 2004. However, kudos to the elected American loyalists who stood firmly against the persistent unAmerican devilment of the ACLU, especially...

WASHINGTON — The House on Saturday commended the Boy Scouts (search) and condemned legal efforts to limit government ties to the group because of its requirement that members believe in God. A nonbinding resolution, passed by a 391-3 vote, recognized the 3.2 million-member Boy Scouts for its public service efforts. But the main thrust of the debate was what the House Judiciary Committee chairman, Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., said were the "strident legal attacks" on the group. The Pentagon (search) agreed last week to tell U.S. military bases around the world not to directly sponsor Boy Scout troops. ....... Voting...

WASHINGTON - The House on Saturday commended the Boy Scouts and condemned legal efforts to limit government ties to the group because of its requirement that members believe in God. A nonbinding resolution, passed by a 391-3 vote, recognized the 3.2 million-member Boy Scouts for its public service efforts. But the main thrust of the debate was what the House Judiciary Committee chairman, Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., said were the "strident legal attacks" on the group. The Pentagon agreed last week to tell U.S. military bases around the world not to directly sponsor Boy Scout troops. The warning resulted from...

If I correctly interpreted the House procedure, a few minutes ago they approved the following bi-partisan resolution.108th CONGRESS 2d SessionH. RES. 853Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service the organization performs for neighborhoods and communities across the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2004 Mr. ISSA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTIONRecognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service the organization performs for neighborhoods and communities across the United States. Whereas the Boy Scouts of America is one of the leading volunteer youth movements in...