[Vision2020] Anti-discrimination Ordinances

[Darrell Keim]

Interestingly, the Scouts seem to agree with you and Tom on this point,
too.  About 7 years ago we professionals were asked to transition any
troops associated with public entities to another, private charter
organization.  As a former pro I was SHOCKED the Sheriff had a troop.  One
of my fellow professionals was asleep on the job!

At about that same time the Scouts divided their program, starting
something called Learning For Life.  This program does not ban homosexuals,
nor does it require a belief in a god (The Scouts don't say who you are to
worship, could be Gary Larson for all they care).  This program houses an
in school character ed. program, and a career exploring program.


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

> Tom,
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> 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.
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> If a private entity wishes to withdraw its support for ANYTHING . . . so
> what!
>
> Seeya at the Wingding, Moscow, because . . .
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> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
> http://www.MoscowCares.com
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> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
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> "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:
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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?
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