evmori 11 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Well if the uniform is more important than the accomplishment, we have lost the focus of Scouting. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 First impressions are lasting impressions. I may not agree with it, but it still holds sway. It may not indicate a whole lot to the world in general, but if I'm applying for a janitorial job, I still show up in a suit and tie for the interview. Is the suit more important than the job skills? Probably not, but human nature is human nature and if one wishes to communicate a sense of importance, they have to abide by these unwritten "rules". In reality, these boys don't need uniforms at all, but if one is going to make a statement to the world in a press release photo, maybe a complete job bodes better than a half-hearted attempt. It kinda says that they did "good enough" to show the average Joe that they are scouts, but it doesn't say they are the cream of the crop, which they in fact are, but don't show it Just my opinion, your mileage may vary. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
BadenP 93 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 scoutingagain Do not lose heart because of a few cranky uniform purists, the accomplishment still stands, three Eagles in one family is a noteworthy event anytime. Some people just like to pick apart at the little things. Reminds me of that great quotation, "You are only as big as the little things that get you upset." Keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites
zippyboro 10 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 why did a positive thread have to turn into a nitpicking train wreck? And you wonder why parents shy away from boy scouting.... Link to post Share on other sites
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