I believe one should respect the person and not the knots one wears, I know many great scout leaders that have rows of knots and a few with the same rows that are not so great. In my opinion being a scout leader has nothing to do with adult awards but fostering our youth so intern they can foster their youth some day. I only wear on knot and it is red, white, and blue. And was earned when I was a youth. I know adult awards mean a lot to some leaders and they should be proud of them but I respect any adult leader who is willing to wear our uniform, live our values and selflessly volunteers thei
