SR540Beaver 116 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Calico, at first I didn't realize that they were a non GSUSA troop that has co-opting the brand. Part of my concern in what they were doing would be no different than if a KKK chapter charted a Cub Scout pack and altered the program to push white supremacy upon 6 to 10 year old children. I would think the BSA would have concerns. But you are right, this is a group that has founded a new program that obviously their parents approve of. Sadly, instead of learning about leadership, character, etc. they are being taught that white policemen are killing black people for no reason. I don't see how they are a benefit to the community........but I know there are those who think little of the BSA these days too. Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Again assuming that this is not one of those things someone made up on their computer, I have a suspicion that the GSUSA is not aware of this use of (what I am presuming is) one of their trademarks, or at least they weren't until the recent publicity over this. (Though I was unaware of it myself until I read this thread. However, I googled it and there seems to have been some attention to it over the past couple of weeks.) I would imagine (without actually knowing for certain) that the GSUSA is just as aggressive as the BSA when it comes to this sort of thing, otherwise you end up with a lot of confusion, not to mention you can lose the right to exclusive use of your trademarks. Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Radical Brownies, that seems like a good name for a rock band. Or would it go over like a led zeppelin? Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I;m amazed the GSUSA isn't jumping all over the trademark infringement. Link to post Share on other sites
SeattlePioneer 144 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Around here Radical Brownies are Brownies stuffed with medical marijunana. < >> I wopuldn;t be surprised if this WAS a GSUSA group... Link to post Share on other sites
TAHAWK 1420 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I'm not sure I'm buying this. I mean' date=' the article is there... but there are a lot of pages on the Internet, and they aren't all true.[/quote'] Lots of wierd stuff on the Internet. In a quick search, here's who thinks the Radical Brownies exist: CBS Washington Times PBS Manchester Guardian Fox ABC So it may be true. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Lots of wierd stuff on the Internet. In a quick search, here's who thinks the Radical Brownies exist: CBS Washington Times PBS Manchester Guardian Fox ABC So it may be true. The group has a facebook page with info and pictures. I'd say they are the real deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_in_CA 401 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It looks like the Girl Scouts asked the Radical Brownies to change their name, and so they are going to: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/02/24/oakland-radical-brownies-troop-change-name-girl-scouts/ In a note posted on the Radical Brownies Facebook page, the troop said they were contacted by the Girl Scouts last week. While they congratulated them on the new group, the scouts also said using the name word “Brownie†was causing confusion. ... The Radical Brownies’ note went onto say the group plans to reveal a new name sometime after March 7th and looks to establish more troops. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Bigotry and prejudice are not a natural occurrence, they have to be taught. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Reminds me of one of my all-time favorite quotes: "Men work to develop their evil skills. Womenâ€â€it is my beliefâ€â€merely summon them." - in 'Harlot's Ghost' by Norman Mailer Link to post Share on other sites
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