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Jeremy Vogel

Boy Scouts reconsiders policy against gay membership - 2 views

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  • Jeremy Vogel on 28 Jan 13
     
    (CNN) -- The Boy Scouts of America is considering changing its longstanding policy against allowing openly gay members, according to a release from the organization. The organization, which has 2.7 million members, is "potentially discussing" doing away with its policy after months of nationwide protest, including hundreds of angry Eagle scouts renouncing their hard-earned awards and mailing back their red-white-and-blue medals.
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  • Payton Whiteaker on 01 Feb 13
     
    Interesting idea as to how this would work. Let the independent group decide, I wonder how that would work out, and if their would be conflict at national events.
  • gharvey949 on 04 Feb 13
     
    As an Eagle Scout, I would feel very awkward sleeping in the same tent as a gay kid.
  • Melissa Christensen on 04 Feb 13
     
    I would consider applying the idea of "no acceptable relationship in a workplace" in this situation...
  • joecarbis on 05 Feb 13
     
    I think grayson holds a very good point...
  • gharvey949 on 05 Feb 13
     
    It isn't just about sleeping in the same tent as a gay kid, one of the biggest things of being a Boy Scout is serving god. Most people who are gay usually aren't religious because in most religions being gay is a sin.
  • Bryan Pregon on 05 Feb 13
     
    Regarding Grayson's comment about god and the BoyScouts, not only will the BSA kick you out for being gay, but also atheist or agnostic scouts or leaders are not allowed. Here is more on the controversies including a Supreme Court challenge won by the BoyScouts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scouts_of_America_membership_controversies#Position_on_atheists_and_agnostics
  • Jeremy Vogel on 06 Feb 13
     
    Grayson your statement that gay people usually aren't religious isn't necessarily true. http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/13-culture/282-spiritual-profile-of-homosexual-adults-provides-surprising-insights This link shows that, while they may not be as religious as heterosexuals, gay men and women are still religious people. Religion is an extremely personal thing for people and everyone can read a religious text and come out with different interpretations. Going back to the Boy Scouts, they are a private organization that a person is asking to join. Although I disagree with their current policies I feel that it is their right to make those policies if they would like. However, with diminishing membership and corporate sponsorship because of some of these policies they may have to reevaluate them as time goes on like they are doing now. What's interesting is that the Boy Scouts of America is one of the few members of the World Scouting movement that has a ban on Homosexuals. The equivalent programs in Canada and a majority of Europe do not have such bans and they have no issue with homosexual scouts making a commitment to God.
  • gharvey949 on 07 Feb 13
     
    If you were a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout you would understand.
  • Bryan Pregon on 08 Feb 13
     
    re:Grayson -- an Iowan Eagle Scout named Zack Wahls disagrees with you. The second video linked from CNN gives both sides a chance to respond to the BSA's recent dilemma. http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/05/opinion/wahls-gays-scouting/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
  • Ryan Loye on 08 Feb 13
     
    I'm not saying I'm against gays and stuff but I just wouldnt feel right if I knew that there where homosexuals in a group with my child I just wouldn't feel comfortable knowing that.
Bryan Pregon

Stolen: $19,000 Worth Of Girl Scout Cookies - Channel 6 News - The People You Know. The... - 1 views

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girl scout cookies

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  • Bryan Pregon on 28 Feb 13
     
    "Thieves broke into a warehouse in Spartanburg, South Carolina and stole almost $19,000 worth of the yummy treats."
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  • Bryan Pregon on 28 Feb 13
     
    Don't worry... I still have cookies for you!
  • Jason Sinnott on 28 Feb 13
     
    Wow that's crazy!
  • joshpowell on 28 Feb 13
     
    The perfect crime....
  • david martin on 28 Feb 13
     
    why would anyone do that seriously what is wrong with people are you that low that you would even steal especially from little kids.
  • cbonar311 on 28 Feb 13
     
    They are going to be rich!
  • Chris Lavy on 01 Mar 13
     
    Look at all the cookies I have, I will never go hungry!!!
  • joshpowell on 01 Mar 13
     
    Picture the profit that will be made.
  • cbonar311 on 01 Mar 13
     
    So many cookies
Bryan Pregon

Girl Scout Cookies and Learning Life Skills - 11 views

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girl scout cookies learning life skills

shared by Bryan Pregon on 12 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Bryan Pregon on 12 Jan 12
     
    Anyone interested in this should talk to me in class!
  • Katelynn Hunter on 12 Jan 12
     
    WOO HOO!!! I love cookies. I was never a girl scout because most of my friends that were just complained of the drama within the troops. However, there are plenty of other activities you can do to gain the skills mentioned in this article. Just find something you like and stick with it.
  • Jay Cook on 12 Jan 12
     
    i gotcha if you have them tomorrow!
anonymous

Elon Musk is Selling Flamethrowers - Bloomberg - 5 views

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  • anonymous on 30 Jan 18
     
    How do you all feel about items/weapons like these being readily available and advertised?
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  • arodriguez333 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I saw the merchandise he was selling on Twitter, and it's quite fascinating at the amount of sales he's generated from these products. I think Elon holds so much influence over people that he's able to create a product, and immediately gain success from it. According to the article, the weapon does not violate any limits, so citizens should have the right to own such a weapon.
  • jacobjensen113 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I think flame throwers are a little extreme
  • connor garges on 30 Jan 18
     
    I think it is completely ridiculous to allow citizens to own a flamethrower. Who in their right mind thinks "hey it would be a nice day to carry this flamethrower around"? By selling these weapons you're just asking for issues.
  • estelapetit on 30 Jan 18
     
    For what reason would anybody need a flamethrower?
  • reeganfilip on 30 Jan 18
     
    i think it woukd be cool to have a flamethrower even if i dont need it, it still would be cool
  • aruss77 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I dont understand why someone would ever need a flamethrower, but it is cool
  • nfahrenkrog on 30 Jan 18
     
    Its not like anyone can just order one. First of they have to have the money to order one and they would have to go through some sort of screening to make sure its not some psychopath getting it.
  • slindsey503 on 30 Jan 18
     
    Elon is... interesting...
  • dmckiddy517 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I can see he is selling flamethrowers for that tunnel project, but can't you sell something besides flamethrowers. Like girl scout cookies?
  • lpruitt897 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I like flamethrowers it's funny how there is fire extingusihers underneath
  • rhoag202 on 30 Jan 18
     
    As long as he is following all the rules that come along with manufacturing and selling weapons I feel like he should be able to do it. Yes a flamethrower is a little on the extreme side but as long he is staying within the realm of the law I feel like it should be allowed.
  • jherrington221 on 30 Jan 18
     
    Flamethrowers are like guns so if the person buying the flamethrower is able to buy a gun then they should be able to purchase this as well.
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