I vividly remember being tapped out way back around 1970 and if it wasn't for the way the ceremony was conducted, it would not be the special memory it is today. I still remember the ring of people standing in the mountains at night with the torch bearers walking behind us, and then turning to signify the nominee. I was then pushed down and had my forehead marked and dragged at a run to the center of the ring. Then the ordeal began and I would not have changed anything about the experience. Anyone complaining of these "tactics" are just whiners and have no business in scouting. This world has become the realm of mediocrity and I personally feel many scouts have missed out on a truly magical and valuable learning experience at the hands of the complainers in our midst. Sad, sad, sad. I would welcome back the old days in a heartbeat.
Call-Out v. Tap-Out
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I vividly remember being tapped out way back around 1970 and if it wasn't for the way the ceremony was conducted, it would not be the special memory it is today. I still remember the ring of people standing in the mountains at night with the torch bearers walking behind us, and then turning to signify the nominee. I was then pushed down and had my forehead marked and dragged at a run to the center of the ring. Then the ordeal began and I would not have changed anything about the experience. Anyone complaining of these "tactics" are just whiners and have no business in scouting. This world has become the realm of mediocrity and I personally feel many scouts have missed out on a truly magical and valuable learning experience at the hands of the complainers in our midst. Sad, sad, sad. I would welcome back the old days in a heartbeat.