Awwww.....I'm going to be so sad when the schools have to kick out the scouts. I'm sure that it is just a matter of time, but I will be very sad. Our school has an awesome Cub Scout Pack that has over 80 boys (1st-5th grade) that are actively participating and really enjoying the organization. The things that the boys have gotten to experience and learn have been fabulous.

I don't think the Cub Scouts are discriminatory, however, they do have opinions that are un-popular with some people. I really don't believe that anyone is being turned away, but the Cub Scouts are not changing their "Promise", or re-doing achievements to accomodate all beliefs. If people are offended, or do not agree with the beliefs of the Cub Scouts, they shouldn't have their kids join, that is their choice. But, to say that kids are being turned away because of their religious beliefs, or potential sexual orientation is unfair. Why an athiest would want their child to join an organization that goes against their beliefs is beyond me, but if they do want their child to be in Cub Scouts and allow them to fully participate, I'm sure the Cub Scouts would not turn the child away.

Now, I didn't try it, but I'm sure that Google can provide us with a bunch of examples of how the Cub Scout organization is hateful and teaches terrible things, but a few examples of what some crazies are doing is not going to change my opinion of this organization. The focus of our Pack and Den is to teach the boys about pride, and respect, and working toward goals, and to build their confidence, and for them to have fun experiences that they would not typically have. I am very much enjoying our Cub Scout experience and have been so thrilled and impressed with the things that my boys have been doing with the scouts.

Kelly
Ben, Jack & Drew 05/28/02
Charlie 07/06/06
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