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Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by SpartanKingLeonidas
You really ought to change the titles of those threads to read "Xe"...
You wouldn't want to make Mr. Prince angry.
Originally posted by FredT
reply to post by David_Reale
Explorer Posts can and do specialize in particular areas. Sort of like Sea Scouts etc. ... However, some do have a law enforcement theme etc.
Originally posted by David_Reale
Why would cops, or even SWAT officers need 40 mm grenade launchers to fight crime? As far as I know, it's not Sin City.
This is just whacko.
Originally posted by ivzm
Wow, i can't help but think of The Spys from 1984.
Pretty chilling stuff, makes me wonder if they have a similar program here in Australia.
Originally posted by timewalker
reply to post by SpartanKingLeonidas
Yeah, again I know it is a small cell of the Explorers program in SW US, but it does strike a nerve with some people obviously. I am all for the Scouts and the morals that they teach but I believe this splinter cell is going overboard. Battle hardened youth at 14???
The "if your not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about" attitude is overwhelming.
Originally posted by timewalker
reply to post by SpartanKingLeonidas
What I mean is that this small Explorer group is affiliated with the BSA. It has tarnished the BSA IMHO. I would lay blame on the organizers of the group, not the kids. The kids think it is exciting. I can understand that. What kid would not want to play real war games? I would. We did when we were young, I too painted my water guns black and , BANG BANG GOT YOU!!! But our parents were not stopping us and saying, no your doing it all wrong. Let me teach you some real kill tactics soldier.
To desire peace, one must prepare for war.
Does that make me a bad person? No.