[Vision2020] Anti-discrimination Ordinances

[Joe Campbell]

It is funny that you ask that, Wayne! Here is the BSA's statement on the
matter:

The BSA maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen
without recognizing an obligation to God. In the first part of the Scout
Oath or Promise the member declares, "On my honor I will do my best to do
my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law."

So technically, you can't be an atheist and a boy scout.


What I don't understand is that there are a lot of "immoral" activities
besides "homosexuality" and atheism (neither one of which I consider to be
genuinely immoral). Why not explicitly list them all? You could apparently
be a thief, a liar, a rapist, etc. and the scouts don't give a damn. That's
why the restrictions are/were prejudicial in my view.


On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Wayne Price <bear at moscow.com> wrote:

> Tom,
>
> I hate to admit this, but we agree!   Now comes the question of why this
> sponsorship was afforded to a private organization in the first place by a
> branch of government, like the Sheriff's department, subsidized by taxes?
>
> I seriously run into 1st amendment issues, with a government agency,
> supported by tax dollars, sponsoring ANY group who's basic principles
> require an oath to " do my duty to God".
> Does this mean that those who, for what ever reason, do not believe in
> "God" are not welcome as they cannot take such an oath in good conscience?
>
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> Wayne
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> On Jun 7, 2013, at 9:07 AM, Tom Hansen wrote:
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> Wayne Price inquires:
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> "And before some of the so called liberals on the list accuse me of
> advocating one way or the other, does a sponsor (who ever that sponsor is)
> have the right to bow out of a program that doesn't share it' s core
> beliefs?"
>
> NOT if that sponsor is publiclly subsidized, like a county sheriff's
> office by taxes.
>
> If a private entity wishes to withdraw its support for ANYTHING . . . so
> what!
>
> Seeya at the Wingding, Moscow, because . . .
>
> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
> http://www.MoscowCares.com
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
> "There's room at the top they are telling you still
> But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
> If you want to be like the folks on the hill."
>
> - John Lennon
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> On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:57 AM, Wayne Price <bear at moscow.com> wrote:
>
> And before some of the so called liberals on the list accuse me of
> advocating one way or the other, does a sponsor (who ever that sponsor is)
> have the right to bow out of a program that doesn't share it' s core
> beliefs?
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