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In reply to the discussion: Shame on the Boy Scouts of America and their leaders to boo Hillary Clinton, how indecent. [View all]YDogg
(6,683 posts)The BSA realized what a PR nightmare this could be and appealed to the Scouts and leaders to remain civil:
"Decorum - As a unit leader or staff member, you can help make the presidents visit a success by ensuring that any reactions to the presidents address are, as we state in our Scout Law, friendly, courteous, and kind. This includes understanding that chants of certain phrases heard during the campaign (e.g. build the wall, lock her up) are considered divisive by many members of our audience, and may cause unnecessary friction between individuals and units. Please help us ensure that all Scouts can enjoy this historical address by making sure that your troop members are respectful not only of the president, but of the wide variety of viewpoints held by Scouts and Scouters in the audience tonight."
It's pathetic that the BSA would even feel compelled to say that, but nobody has any illusions about what an imbicile we have as president. More here on the pre-event notice, including the source of that quote: http://www.summitbsa.org/details-presidential-visit-monday
Trump brings everyone down.