Broomfield Cub Scout kicked out after asking Republican state senator hard questions

[.455_Hunter]

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/broomfield-cub-scout-kicked-out-after-asking-republican-state-senator-hard-questions


His Cub Scout den in Broomfield hosted Republican state senator Vicki Marble for a question and answer discussion on Monday, Oct. 9.


Talk about a loaded series of questions. Did the parent's write cue cards for the Scouts?


"Why do you (inaudible) black people for poor health and poverty because of all the chicken and barbecue they eat?" the scout asked.


"I was shocked that you co-sponsored a bill to allow domestic violence offenders to continue to own a gun,” Ames said. “Why on earth would you want someone who beats their wife to have access to a gun?"
I am sure a 5th grader came up with those all on his own... [Rant2]

[Gman]

The parents will also often do more than just provide a little help on their kid's science fair project....film at 11!

[Skip]

Yup, complete set up.

But why did the Scouts boot him? That just pours gas on the special snowflake fire.

Had the same thing happen in DougCo schools. Little snowflake wanted to walk out and protest the "conservative" board members. They pulled her aside and counseled her without her parents. Shouldn't have done that. Denver Post (aka Chalkbeat) was all over them for months.

Just leave these snowflakes alone. They melt!

I'd be happy to answer the gun question... "We don't take away rights until a person is found guilty in a court of law. How would you feel if someone accused you of something horrible and society started punishing you without trying the find out the truth?"

[MrPrena]

Stupid mom.
I am glad that stupid mom was dumbocrat.

[Ah Pook]

These the same kids who the parents make the pinewood derby cars and all the crafts? I bet mom is a joy to be around.

Anything that comes out of Rhonda Field's mouth should be followed with a TP wipe.

[cstone]

...I'd be happy to answer the gun question... "We don't take away rights until a person is found guilty in a court of law. How would you feel if someone accused you of something horrible and society started punishing you without trying the find out the truth?"

Actually, it is pretty standard in every Colorado court that someone charged with any type of domestic violence is required to not possess a firearm. This condition is almost universally applied as a part of someone's release pending judicial action. I've even seen some bizarre and less than clever work around for accused who happen to need a firearm as part of their regular duties but that is a different discussion.

Bottom line, if things look bad, walk away. Avoid the possibility that you may be charged with a crime. Have as many friendly witnesses as possible, and create a plan to divest yourself of firearms in the event of a life changing event.

Be safe.

[Hummer]

Actually, it is pretty standard in every Colorado court that someone charged with any type of domestic violence is required to not possess a firearm. This condition is almost universally applied as a part of someone's release pending judicial action. I've even seen some bizarre and less than clever work around for accused who happen to need a firearm as part of their regular duties but that is a different discussion.

Bottom line, if things look bad, walk away. Avoid the possibility that you may be charged with a crime. Have as many friendly witnesses as possible, and create a plan to divest yourself of firearms in the event of a life changing event.

Be safe.



A reality based answer but it's still unjust for the innocent accused and it violates the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

Punish the guilty mightily after a trial but spare the innocent and law abiding a denial of basic rights solely upon an accusation.

[Ah Pook]

At least in Boulder Co, if not in CO, if LE responds to a domestic violence call someone is going to go to jail. The mail is the easier target.

[Skip]

Actually, it is pretty standard in every Colorado court that someone charged with any type of domestic violence is required to not possess a firearm. This condition is almost universally applied as a part of someone's release pending judicial action. I've even seen some bizarre and less than clever work around for accused who happen to need a firearm as part of their regular duties but that is a different discussion.

Bottom line, if things look bad, walk away. Avoid the possibility that you may be charged with a crime. Have as many friendly witnesses as possible, and create a plan to divest yourself of firearms in the event of a life changing event.

Be safe.

As always, great advice!

I was speaking from a moral perspective why I would oppose that legislation and explain it to the Scout. Even though trolling, our leaders should be able to articulate a position and answer questions. No need to shut him up. Embarrass the parents with a great answer.

Reminding them that sometimes a husband is the victim, thus not wanting to disarm the wife either, and scolding them for their sexism would be icing. “Would we want the wife to a victim if the husband retailiated?”

ETA: Gen Z is up for grabs ideologically. That Scout might have grown up to see how petty and wrong his Lib parents were and fair the Conservstive was to him, even though trolling. Now it’s backwards. He’s a victim of injustice at the hands of Conservatives (or so he’ll think).

[Gman]

He’s a victim...
Isn't everyone? [Sarcasm2]

[Great-Kazoo]

At least in Boulder Co, if not in CO, if LE responds to a domestic violence call someone is going to go to jail. The mail is the easier target.

Fairly SOP in the state. DEPENDING on circumstances. Last thing the CLEO of (insert town/city) wants is bad press and possible bod[ies] if they fail to act.

[Zundfolge]

Well now you can see why the Boy Scouts have become SJW converged ... its leftist parents like those of Comrade Crumb Cruncher here as much as its some sort of outside cabal of Soros funded leftists.

[Skip]

Isn't everyone? [Sarcasm2]

Not straight white males. Check your privilege.

[Aloha_Shooter]

So ... misleading headline (I'm shocked, shocked by this this) ... reading further into their article, the chartering organization decided the little dear -- or perhaps his parents -- decided he didn't fit in with their unit. Perhaps they didn't like little kids being used as political pawns by regressive Stalinist parents but my guess is that there's more to it than this one interview and questions. I don't know of any Scouting unit that takes membership cancellation lightly.

At the Council level, Denver Area Council is trying to help him find another unit and at the National level, they're too busy chasing politically correct memes and fundraisers to care about a local area issue unless it impacts their fundraising. The way he posed the questions sets of huge freaking red flags in my eyes but I'm no longer involved so wouldn't ever have to deal with his application.

[Gman]

Not straight white males. Check your privilege.
I must have been sick at home the day they were giving that out.