Re: Eagle BoR

Point well taken, Hugh.

I can see now that it might be a bit confrontational when phrased that
way. What I was trying to avoid was a simple "Yes" answer. In future,
I will ask the Scouts to "Please explain your answer."

Regards,
Drew

J. Hugh Sullivan wrote:
>
> From: Andrew Hagemann <hagemann@VISI.NET> wrote:
> Subject: Re: Eagle BOR
>
> The questions you listed were excellent and I'm sure others will respond. I
> do have a problem with the phraseology of one and would like to explain why.
>
> >+ Do you know which of these two can be delegated and which one can
> >not: responsibility and authority? Defend your answer.
>
> All the other questions asked for the candidates point of view. "Defend your
> answer" means his answer might be debated and causes some reluctance to
> respond. I think questions with confrontational potential should be avoided
> except, perhaps, about the oath and law. Even then I think there should be
> no confrontational intent, although that might happen if the candidate is
> derelict in his belief and observance of them.
>
> IMO the question would be better phrased by asking him if he understood the
> difference between the two and why only authority can be delegated. The
> implication is for him to explain which opens the opportunity for follow-up
> questions vice a face-off.

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