Merlyn_LeRoy 72 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24254935/article-Lockheed-cuts-ties-with-Boy-Scouts?instance=lead_story_left_column Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Again this has zero effect on 99% of the scouts in the nation. I have yet to see any impact on my program based on issues from these large donors cutting off the funds. So we get rid of a few more DE's or admin support in the office. Explain exactly what they do for me?????? I enter my own charter info, I enter my own advancement info I give my charter money to the District membership chair, a volunteer. I make my reservations by calling the camp directly I never received the books or shirts for the boys in need as promised. I never received the boy talks or flyers for my packs recruitment. Not exactly sure what that big building full of people do. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
skeptic 1036 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Initial comments shown are not particularly supportive of Lockheed. Suspect they may get more backlash than they expect, especially being where they are. Good thing we have you here Merlyn to make sure that you rub these irrational decisions in the faces of those with whom you disagree. Too bad that building what they do, there is little room for any seriously effective public backlash. Link to post Share on other sites
Merlyn_LeRoy 72 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 As usual, Skeptic says it's "irrational" for a company to follow its own non-discrimination policy. And as for rubbing things in people's faces, hello Mr. Kettle. Presumably an Xmas kettle. Link to post Share on other sites
dedkad 127 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I like this comment someone posted to the news article: "Perhaps Lockheed should stop selling their planes to Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi, Oman, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, etc. because of there religious bias. Let's at least be consistent." Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel947 1205 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Who cares? Not I! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everybody. Link to post Share on other sites
Scouter99 265 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 That's it. I will no longer be buying Lockheed Martin planes. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3721 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I like this comment someone posted to the news article: "Perhaps Lockheed should stop selling their planes to Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi, Oman, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, etc. because of there religious bias. Let's at least be consistent." Seems a valid point. I think this dims the chances that the BSA will buy any $500 toilet seats from them...not even for the Summit. Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel947 1205 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 That's it. I will no longer be buying Lockheed Martin planes.Nice to see somebody has a sense of humor! Link to post Share on other sites
dg98adams 18 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Lockheed doesn't think it will affect the company much???? I work for Lockheed and now will no longer log my Scout volunteer hours, so they can "get credit" for community volunteer work.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Lockheed doesn't think it will affect the company much???? I work for Lockheed and now will no longer log my Scout volunteer hours, so they can "get credit" for community volunteer work....LOL, that's going to take a major hit on Lockheed, with just about as much effect as what Lockheed is doing to BSA. I'm with Scouter99 - never going to buy a Lockheed aircraft ever again and I'm taking them out of my will. So there, Scrooge! Merry Christmas! Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
Twocubdad 665 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Lockheed doesn't think it will affect the company much???? I work for Lockheed and now will no longer log my Scout volunteer hours, so they can "get credit" for community volunteer work....Except this is the sort of grass-roots pressure which caused companies like L-M to drop Scouting in the first place. Well that and overwhelming media bias (anyone else paying attention to the Duck Dynasty flap?) Perhaps a better approach would be for us to contact our Representatives and Senators and asking why our tax money is going to companies like this. It's all about money and power. Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Lockheed doesn't think it will affect the company much???? I work for Lockheed and now will no longer log my Scout volunteer hours, so they can "get credit" for community volunteer work....Sad a fellow can't even have an opinion and share it any more. Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Lockheed doesn't think it will affect the company much???? I work for Lockheed and now will no longer log my Scout volunteer hours, so they can "get credit" for community volunteer work....Who is being prevented from sharing their opinion, Basement? Link to post Share on other sites
fred johnson 936 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I don't understand anyone's surprise or Merlyn LeRoy's sadistic enjoyment for bringing this to our attention. Publicly traded companies have policies that reflect the law. Their donations need to reflect those policies too. If anything, I'm surprised the donations continued as long as they have continued. This should be no surprise and Merlyn should take no enjoyment from it. Scouting is a good program that helps kids. Today's political battle between adults damages those the program and the kids we serve. Everyone should be sad all around. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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