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View Poll Results: Educate a child on belonging to an organization that discrimates--Would you? | |||
Not ordinarily. |
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12 | 34.29% |
Maybe. (Please elaborate.) |
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2 | 5.71% |
Yes, explain to him and his mother why I won't participate. |
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8 | 22.86% |
Yes, explain to the child directly why I won't participate. |
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5 | 14.29% |
Ask permission from his mother to talk to him about the issue. |
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2 | 5.71% |
Take my issue to the grocery store since he's on their property. |
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1 | 2.86% |
Ignore the entire situation. |
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2 | 5.71% |
Tell only the mother why I won't participate. |
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6 | 17.14% |
Include the rights of Atheists in the discussion. |
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1 | 2.86% |
It's inappropriate to talk to the child about politics. |
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11 | 31.43% |
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I posted last year about being invited to a student's Eagle Scout ceremony.
I was incredibly flattered and moved to be invited, but I ultimately chose not to attend because of the Boy Scouts' discriminatory policy and practices. I do know that there are some troops that have distanced themselves from BSA, and that is incredibly brave. I don't donate to United Way, because they give money to Scouts and I have no way of knowing where the money is going. To answer the question, I would not sign the petition but I would not explain why unless the child asked, and then I would explain in child appropriate language. |
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I was a boyscout leader as well. True story. But that was eons ago and i was in a heterosexual relationship and was living the "straight life" with all the straight life privileges. So i didn't even think about it at the time. My ex husband was an eagle and we were very involved in the local group. Now my kids are all grown. Was so so long ago. It would certainly be a different/difficult situation with my current way of life. My heart is out to you Tapu and all that you are doing for the kids. It is not an easy job. But, rewarding. I'm happy that you are able to be out and not feel threatened. Rock on!!!
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