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Before these Rules and Regulations, the Sokovia Accords, and the Prime Directive ... March 3, 1913 - Women Suffrage Procession in Washington, D.C, violence erupts. 1500 Scouts armed with batons and first aid kits took action. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/boy-scouts-at-the-1913-suffrage-parade.htm https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2013/03/01/suffrage-and-suffering-at-the-1913-march/

From Rules & Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America July, 2023 Participation in Public Functions (page 6) Scouters must, when practicable, cooperate in connection with civic or other public gatherings of a nonpartisan and nonpolitical character in a way that gives youth members an opportunity to render service in harmony with their training instead of merely taking part in parades in their uniforms. Any such participation must be consistent with the principles of the Scouting movement .... Policy Concerning Political Questions (page 7) The Boy Scouts of America must not, through its governing body or through any of its officers, chartered councils, Scouters, or members, involve Scouting in political matters. However, this must not be interpreted to prevent the teaching of ideals of patriotism and good citizenship as required to fulfill the Boy Scouts of America’s purpose. Faith-based teachings incorporated into the Scouting program by religious chartered organizations in a manner consistent with the Bylaws are not considered political matters. This policy does not prohibit the Boy Scouts of America from expressing its opinion upon matters of governmental concern when considered in its best interest by the governing body of the Boy Scouts of America. This policy does not limit the freedom of thought or action of any Scouter or member as an individual in a manner not directly or indirectly implying a connection to Scouting.

Well, generally speaking, that also has to be case-by-case, no? Some boats need rocking and now is the time to do it. But not every boat, and not every boat right now. All the combinations of good intention, bad intention, good outcome, and bad outcome occur. The trick is to get better at recognizing both intentions and outcomes. Sometimes being conflict averse is bad. Sometimes it builds harmony that leads to strength and functioning. Without a situation or a context you can't really say if it's good or bad. With a clear and stable mind, we can take the attitude of "first thought, best thought" and do our best to use our good intention to create good outcomes.

It seems to me that too often being conflict averse leads to conflicts of interest and lack of engagement  in life.  What do I know?  Mine is more in the rearview now.

Definitely, IMHO  the BSA is conflict averse for better or worse.