For the first time, I heard leadership described as authenticity. I didn't know that was an old representation. I wish I heard that representation 15 years ago. I think it's a great term around which to teach leadership and relate attributes of leadership.
I think we as scouters can use the term "authenticity" as a teaching tool. For many years I've assserted BSA unit leaders should stop explicitly teaching "leadership" as so many leaders do an absolute horrible job at it. Often I see
True. It has nothing to do with scouting. I was saying that we expect this sort of anti-Catholic behavior at pro-life rallies. We shouldn't have to expect it at scout activities.
I didn't want to go into any detail about pro-life rallies, since it not a scouting activity. But if it will help you to calm things down, you should know that the rally organizers have the kids wear custom printed shirts, designed specially for each rally, so that the supervisors can easily spot and i