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Skriven 2005-08-01 17:38:00 av LEE LOFASO (1:123/140)
Ärende: Boy Scouts Rock!
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Hello Everybody,

On Sunday, our fine and moral president, on his third try, finally
managed to address thousands of Boy Scouts at a national jamboree in
Virginia, noting four Scout leaders who had died -

"The men you lost were models of good citizenship," Bush told the
youths, as the boys chanted "Boy Scouts Rock!"

Bush continued, "As scout leaders, they devoted themselves to helping
young men develop the character and skills they ned to realize their
dreams. These men will always be remembered for their leadership and
kindness, and you Scouts honor them by living up to the ideals of the
Scouting they served."

Bush's speech was about patriotism and community, as well as military
service to the nation.  But how much of a model of good citizenship has
Bush been?  Bush, a former Scout himself, has sent the military into
Afghanistan and Iraq, for reasons that remain unclear - especially
concerning Iraq.  The same question can be asked of other former
Scouts in the Bush administration, such as Andrew Card, Dick Cheney,
and Donald Rumsfeld.

Here are the Boy Scout Laws that every Boy Scout knows so well -

BOY SCOUT LAWS
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1. A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY.  A Scout tells the truth.  He keeps his
promises.  Honesty is a part of his code of conduct.  People can always
depend on him.

2. A Scout is LOYAL.  A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout
leaders, schoo, nation, and world community.

3. A Scout is HELPFUL.  A Scout is concerned about other people.  He
willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.

4. A Scout is FRIENDLY.  A Scout is a friend to all.  He is a brother to
other Scouts.  He seeks to understand others.  He respects those with
ideas and customs that are different from his own.

5. A Scout is COURTEOUS.  A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of
age or position.  He knows that good manners make it easier for people
to get along together.

6. A Scout is KIND.  A Scout understands there is strength in being
gentle.  He treats others as he wants to be treated.  He does not harm
or kill anything without reason.

7. A Scout is OBEDIENT.  A Scout follows the rules of his family,
school, and troop.  He obeys the laws of his community and country.
If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them
changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

8. A Scout is CHEERFUL.  A Scout looks for the bright side of life.  He
cheerfully does tasks that come his way.  He tries to make others happy.

9. A Scout is THRIFTY.  A Scout works to pay his way and to help others.
He saves for the future.  He protects and conserves natural resources.
He carefully uses time and property.

10. A Scout is BRAVE.  A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid.
He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others
laugh at him or threaten him.

11. A Scout is CLEAN.  A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean.
He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideas.
He helps keep his home and community clean.

12. A Scout is REVERENT.  A Scout is reverent toward God.  He is
faithful in his religious duties.  He respects the beliefs of others.

Oh, if only we had a president who is TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL,
FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN,
and REVERENT.  That would be a welcome change.

--Lee


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