Thursday, 1 May 2008
Boy Scout Does Right And Is Labeled Weird
« Chandler Blunders By Endorsing Obama | Main | Never Saw That Coming Part I »I just happened to be looking through the news on the Lexington Herald site when I came across this story in the "weird news" section. It was a story about a Boy Scout who found $800 in a wallet and returned it to the rightful owner.
I was wondering why this ended up in "weird news". I would expect nothing less from a Boy Scout. But then again, the story is probably weird to liberals and the media. They see the Boys Scouts as nothing but bigoted evil homophobes. The fact that Boy Scouts around the country do a good turn daily must come as a shock to them. How can some one so "evil" do something so good. It must be just a weird coincidence.
For the rest of America, we understand what is the true purpose of the Boy Scouts. It is an organization that does more than provide outdoor experiences. It teaches kids valuable skills such as first aid, community involvement, and leadership. More importantly, it works to instill the highest principles in our young men. If you don't believe so, then check out the Scout Oath.
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Law builds on the oath and provides a solid set of foundational principles to lead a good and productive life.
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverend
It's a shame that we don't have more organizations like the Boy Scouts. Groups that can help instill in our children solid values that will help them to develop into outstanding citizens. The Boy Scouts represent the highest principles that make this country great. They should be honored and not ridiculed or treated as weird.
