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KDD, you should be able to keep what you have earned. I'll take care of me and my family, you take care of yours, and we can each decide how much charity to give and to whom.

Obama was re-elected because the low-information Democrat party base thought they were getting "free" healthcare at the expense of the "rich". Those who are reasonable alert (like the Union bosses) are now realizing they were sold a bill of goods and have demanded exemptions, which Barry gladly granted. But when the "people" via their elected representatives demand the same consideration, or at least a delay, we are shut down saying "it's the law of the land, get over it."

Most DOD civilians were recalled to work as of last Monday. But we're not being paid, and the Senate leaders refuse to bring the House bill to a vote which would restore back pay. Meanwhile, my paycheck this week for a 2 week pay period was 24% of normal, and that's the last money we will get until an agreement is reached.

The only square knots authorized for uniform wear are listed in the Insignia Guide and are produced by the BSA. The BSA Lifeguard has an insignia authorized for wear on the swim trunks. I find it odd that your Camp Director would authorize you to wear it, but is very stringent about what can go on the right pocket. As camp staff whom young Scouts look up to, your uniforms should be exemplary and regulation.

But at least we can spell "hoarding"...if you think the apocalypse hasn't started, you're not paying attention. Just keep on voting for "hope and change"...I can guarantee you are going to see changes.

My job fits the definition of "health and safety" and "safe use of hazardous materials." I was not exempt. But apparently, the National Park service rangers guarding the WWII memorial from invading hordes of veterans in wheelchairs were considered "essential".

Could it be that those without insurance chose not to be covered? That's most of my heartburn with the ACA...being forced under penalty of law to purchase a commercial product. I find it ironic that the Government forces people to buy insurance with one hand and with the other continues to hand out support to tobacco farmers.

Thanks for the well wishes, Moose. This morning the House voted unanimously to pay us anyway, and shortly thereafter DOD employees were ordered back to work Monday. I guess the Administration figures if they can't cause us pain, they aren't going to give us any more free days off. I will have a long memory, however, come Election Day.

Berliner, Grusse! It's because of "extremist nutbags" that our country gained independence from British tyranny in 1781. And a lot of us are willing to do it again, if necessary.

The barricades around the WWII memorial are now chained and locked, so they can't be pushed aside by veterans in wheelchairs. The cemetery at Normandy, France has also been barricaded...that land was deeded to the US by France after the war. I've never seen such childishness and mean-spirited behavior.

Huckabee is a news pundit, not an elected official who took an oath to uphold and enforce the laws of the land fairly and equally, and not grant special dispensation to election supporters. I agree that the extreme right-wing religious zealots are out of line. That's why I will be voting Libertarian in the upcoming Gubernatorial election in Virginia, rather than vote for a Clinton lackey from out of state. I agree with Voter ID laws. If they want to buy booze or cash a welfare check, they don't seem to mind showing ID. ID should be provided free for anyone wanting one, and maybe ACORN coul

The Bill of Rights hasn't been changed, but some in the current Administration seem to think they are empowered to ignore it.

I work for the Department of the Navy and was sent home without pay. I can afford to miss a few days of salary, but we are supposed to close on a new home at the end of the month. Getting a little nervous now.

The BSA has youth protection policies dealing with this. Check with your District or Scout Executive. If pictures of youth are used, full names may not be posted.

"If you get paid to do Scouting, you're a Professional. If you pay to do Scouting, you're a volunteer." I can't tell you how many thousands of dollars I have spent "out of pocket" over the past 40 years...in addition to thousands of hours of personal time and vacation time. It goes with the territory.

That's nuts. As a parent, I would vehemently object. Ask for volunteers to do child care (any local Girl Scouts or a Den Chief?). Adults can each chip in 5 bucks for pizza, or do pot luck.

In my experience, unless the SM has some concrete reasons why this lad is not "ready", other than age, the parents can appeal to the Council Advancement Committee and bypass the SM with a District level EBOR. Council will always err on the side of the scout. I've seen some 13 year olds who were more "qualified" than some 18 year olds whose EBOR I've sat on. And I agree with the sentiment, that, if there ARE concrete reasons, then why did they advance him to Star and Life?

If she is using unauthorized photos of minors, report it to FB. There are strict rules for using names and images of scouts in social media. The answer to your question is that no, a Pack's charter cannot be moved unless the CO agrees to it...and the DE would have to process that paperwork. No individual "owns" the unit.

Um no. Just no. There is enough "customization" going on, and frankly most of it looks ridiculous. Sounds like you're in the business and looking for marketing ideas.

Don't lose sight of the fact that the religious emblems are NOT BSA awards. They are a program of the churches and should be presented in the church. The BSA has merely authorized the wearing of them on the uniform. When I was unit scouting, we never spend "Scout time" working on religion, per se. I believe it's a matter for the family and scout to deal with within their own church.

There are no "atheist scouts", by definition. Every parent signs the application for membership, by which they agree to the Declaration of Religious Principles, which is printed in the application. (unless that's been changed, too).

Classic "bait and switch" maneuver. Get them in the door with a low-ball offer. Then if they drop out or fail to re-register after getting the true picture, it the Volunteer's fault. This helps the Pros "hit their numbers" for the current year. Next year, we do it again.

Or it's a short drive to his grave in Ft. Worth http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Oswald&GSfn=Lee&GSmn=Harvey&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=781&df=all&

Well, I know for a fact that bear feet are not allowed in camp.

You need to speak to your Council Registrar. I'm no ScoutNet expert, but I don't think it's possible for a youth to be registered in two packs at once. Time to choose.