Originally posted by network dude
Fear mongering aside, I kind of thought it was a good idea to have this kind of info on your children no matter how you get it. If you don't trust the CHIP program because of the name, then get the stuff yourself. I just think it's a good idea. The amber alert folks think so too. They kind of dictate what needs to be in these kits. Fear mongering is like saying the world will end next week unlett you buy carbon offsets. This is a bit different. It's called being responsible.
It is a good idea. Nice job of wrapping that up ND. That was close to my point, I just don't trust others with the info. That's me and that's my prerogative. And I mean no slight to you or your lodge. You're not the only group(s) trying to help protect children. You have my respect.
I think there are two words that are key with this and they are timely and responsible. This is one of the responsibilities of parenthood and it needs to be done in a timely manner. People have busy lives (of their choosing) and too often the most critical but seemingly little things get put off. How much time are we talking to gather a copy of a birth certificate, finger and footprints, a little hair in a zip-lock and a couple of recent photos? Ten maybe fifteen minutes over the course of a couple days?
I do think you could have attracted people to this topic without the deception. Although... I have had threads I thought were sure fire turn into duds and possibly because the title was too tame. After all, this is the home of UFOs, NWOs, wackos and more. It's hard to compete with "Man Eating Dog!" and the like.




