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By InquisitiveScouter · Posted
We could start by enforcing the laws we have on the books...across the board, or get rid of them! Then, reinvigorate our system of mental health hospitals. https://www.nri-inc.org/our-work/nri-reports/tracking-the-history-of-state-psychiatric-hospital-closures/ Then, we need velocity in justice. Justice delayed is justice denied. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_delayed_is_justice_denied# I, for one, have lost a great deal of faith in our justice system. I have lost faith in our Congress. Are your Representative and Senators really "representative"?? Are they working to make our country better? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_members_of_the_United_States_Congress_by_wealth I have lost faith in our Executive Branch... selective enforcement of laws erodes public trust. If we, the people, cannot trust the basic institutions we have put in place to secure our rights, then... "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute DespotismOligarchy, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." https://www.newyorker.com/news/john-cassidy/is-america-an-oligarchy Before this happens, expect unrest and violence to increase. Now add economic hardship as gasoline on the fire... I spent 26 years under an Oath to defend the Constitution. Wanna know why veteran suicide is at astronomical rates? Many feel their service and sacrifice is wasted, seeing at how we act as a nation. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2021/2021-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-9-8-21.pdf Think about that this Memorial Day. -
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By Eagle_Chris · Posted
While I agree with the comment above that the Troops own their program (and should be Scout selected and planned), the BSA guidelines should be followed. For almost any event, there is a BSA guideline (Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On, etc) that needs to be followed. It helps to lower the risk for the activity. Annual Swim test tells the SM/ASMs who can swim and who cannot. I have been surprised at how the BSA hasn’t put in place mandatory training for the SM/ASMs or had the professional Council/District Scouters come to each unit and ensure they are following the correct processes. Our District Commissioner told me when I asked about training that it’s not mandatory. We had < 15% of our adult volunteers trained in position when I started as SM. Going by the book when less than 15% have read the book is a challenge. I also agree with not focusing on # of units, having higher quality units that have robust programming and trained volunteers with professional Scouters being active with support and programming would add a lot of value. -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
Alfred Ely Beach High School, Georgia, an example of a STEM Explorer Post ...twenty-five Medical Explorer Post students will participate in CRISPR (gene editing) Classroom’s Meet a Scientist program. In so doing, the Explorers will gain (1) an improved awareness of biotechnology careers, (2) a better understanding of the current possibilities and the problems in the industry, (3) a deeper appreciation for the real power of the scientific method... This group of Medical Explorers from the Memorial Health Medical Explorer Post and the A. E. Beach High School Medical Explorer Post will be the first high school students in Georgia to be introduced to CRISPR. More at source link https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/savannah-students-first-in-georgia-to-be-introduced-to-crispr-gene-editing-technology-careers/ -
Well, I don't want to give-up on Scouting. It was a great experience for me as a youth, and my boy does like it in general. I keep telling myself that there's a reason we're with the troop, and I just need to stick it out and keep trying to improve things. But, its obvious that the core Scouters have a different idea about what the Aims and Methods of Scouting should be. I'm just not sure what their idea is (I get the impression its making sure the kids of the CO parents get Eagle.)
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