The Boy Scout Oath

[cstone]

Thanks for the memories.

Four Rivers District (Baltimore, MD). My first trip to Colorado was in 1978 when we flew from BWI to Stapleton and took the bus to Philmont. We camped at the USAF Academy, had lunch at the Flying W Ranch and visited the Kiva in La Junta. We then spent 10 days walking, camping and a bunch of other things in the mountains of NM that no city kid from the east coast ever thought possible.

Earned my Eagle in 1980.

Some of my personal ethics came from my parents. Some came from my scout leaders. The Law, Oath, and Motto often come to mind and remind me how simple doing the right thing can be.

[Troublco]

But Ginsue, these are values, morals, things to guide a young man in life. They serve as a moral compass, as guidance for a young person dealing with some of the toughest changes of their life. They reinforce the good in people. They help to illustrate the difference between just doing things right, and doing the right thing.

Obviously, they are a threat to the elitist left. Anything that can be so thorough about encouraging selflessness, service to others, strength, moral fiber, conviction, and faith could encourage self sufficiency and for people to stand up for themselves (and others) and their beliefs.

I remember standing there and reciting them, and they are as relevant now as ever. Lots of young men these days could really use some of what we got out of that experience, I think.

[earplug]

Its one of the reasons why my son and I don't attend anymore.
Anyone else ever read the history of the founder of the Boy Scouts.
I'm just not cut out to be a nationalist.
I fly the Colorado Flag. Not the national one.

[theGinsue]

I never got my eagle.

but I can still recite the oath and law!

Man that brought back memories. Started as a cup scout in 1st grade and went till I turned 18. Never got to Eagle only to Star. Pack 338 and Troop 554 FTW

I only made it to Star as well. I was 1 merit badge away from Life and then we moved out into the country - 12 miles from the nearest Scout troop. I made it to summer Scout Camp one last time and the fact that I didn't make it to Life kept me from becoming a "Brave" in th Heart of America Counsel "Tribe of Mic-O-Say" (I did get to Foxman though). Something I've always regretted.

Pack 110, Troop 110, founding member of Troop 336