| |
From: Cheryl Singhal (csinghal@CAPACCESS.ORG)
Date: Tue Nov 09 1999 - 13:32:27 CST
On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Jim Lindberg wrote:
> that they still refered to Walls as a former Scout Leader and abusing
Oh, dear. But, I'm afraid, for the rest of his life he WILL BE a "former
Scout leader." Just as Monica will be "the former White House Intern"
and Reagan will be "Former President of the US."
> the boys in "his troop." Not to mention the fact that they called his
> Pack members Boy Scouts.
Terminology which no one outside Scouts "gets". In the popular culture,
it therefore doesn't exist. (Remember you're dealing with a US
population that reads at the 8th grade level on average.)
> sensationalize this and if that's the case, they should replace Barbara
> with Geraldo or Jerry Springer.
But how many of us would have even watched if they hadn't mentioned Boy
Scouts? HOW MANY OTHER PARENTS watched *ONLY* because they mentioned Boy
Scouts, and how many children _might_ benefit from those parents' having
been alerted to the possible dangers?
Cheryl
|
|
A few Commercial Links from the SCOUTER NetCompass...
|
 Lite Backpacking with Travel Pak Kits
Easy Traveler, Inc. manufactures refillable, leakproof Flasks, Tottles and Flexible Squeeze Tubes that allow you to take just the right amount of your favorite personal care or food products with you, when you go camping, Hiking or backpacking
Custom Scout Patches in 8 Days !
Stadri Emblems is a leading supplier of custom scout patches at the guaranteed lowest prices anywhere. Our patches come with a trademark security backing to prevent unauthorized reproductions. We also offer neckerchiefs, bolo ties and lapel pins.
Quetico & White Otter Wilderness Trips
Canoe trip outfitter for Quetico Park & White Otter Wilderness. Full service fishing camp & canoe outfitter, name brand gear, great packages for scouts. Transportation shuttles, maps, permits, fishing licences, all supplies & equipment.
Rafting & Camping on the Colorado River
Receive a FREE night of camping when you whitewater raft on the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon.
Arrowheads For Arrow of Light Awards
Purchase authentic looking, hand crafted arrowheads for less than .25 cents each. Perfect for making ceremonial arrows. Made of stone, these are top notch replicas!
Boy Scouts - Earn the Whitewater Badge!
Boy Scouts - Earn the Whitewater Merit Badge with Appalachian Wildwaters
Whitewater rafting in NC and TN
Whitewater rafting adventures on the French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers near Asheville, NC.
Add your link to SCOUTER NetCompass
|
|
|
 |
|
|
