Alabama Boy Scouts hurled racial slurs and threw rocks at Ethiopian troop member

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49. To the young Ethiopian-American Boy Scout

from an old Eagle Scout, "I'm sorry for your camp experience." Unfortunately we have racists in the BSA and troops and troop leaders can be stupid from time to time. Oftentimes, the boys tend to emulate their adult leaders and older Scouts. In this case the Alabama troop was offensive and contrary to all we try to teach and lead young men and now young women to become, how we teach about good citizenship and to "help other people at all times". The troop I grew up in would not have tolerated this behavior or attitude. The troop my two Eagle Scout sons grew up in would have defended the young Ethiopian-American Scout. My eldest son was picked on at his first summer camp by some kids from another troop and the older boys in our troop defended Zach and the bullying stopped. They didn't include our Scoutmasters, but the adults knew our kids had protected and took up for my son. Maybe not a perfect solution, but it turned out ok for my son.

Much of our current lack of civility in America is a direct result of President Trumps words, and actions. He has allowed the racists to spout utter trash and loathing on a constant basis for any and all people that are different. What President Trump spoke at last summers Nation Jamboree was horrific, embarassing and not at all in step with the meanings, values, and standards we in the BSA hold. He has no morals or redeemable values. He is trying to burn down our nation one day at a time. He will not succeed, because there are good men and women across our nation that will eventually beat this disgusting human being. Take heart young Ethiopian-American Scout, not all Scouts and Scout Troops are racist. You are welcomed to my North Carolina troop anytime.