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Scouts and the ACLU -- a message from
Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee. Please read and respond accordingly. Please
follow the recommendation and let our Senators know how you feel about this
bill. Subject:
Scouts and the ACLU -- a message from Senator Bill Frist of TN Of
Interest to you..........Scout Family and supporters of Boy and Girl Scouts of
America ...Please read the message below from Senator Bill Frist regarding
S-3026 "Save our Scouts." Then
send a message to Missouri Senators Talent and Bond requesting their suppoprt
for S-3026. http://bond.senate.gov/contact/contactme.cfm http://talent.senate.gov/Contact/default.cfm -----------------Please
Read and take
action>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A
message from Senate majority leader, Sen. Bill Frist -- "Save Our
Scouts" On
Saturday I introduced a bill S. 3026 ("Save Our Scouts") that I ask
you to spread the word about. It
reflects good ole commonsense. Last
week the Pentagon directed American military bases worldwide to forego
officially sponsoring the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
This was in part a response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, which accuses
the U.S. government of improperly supporting the BSA because "God" is
mentioned in the oath. This
is merely the first salvo by the ACLU to end all federal support for the Boy
Scouts of America. In their view,
where there is government there cannot be faith. I
was a Boy Scout. Harrison,
Jonathon, and Bryan were Scouts. The
BSA is congressionally chartered. It
serves a patriotic, charitable, and educational purpose, and the federal
government's support to the Boy Scouts is embodied in law.
The Save Our Scouts bill reaffirms our longstanding commitment to the
tradition of scouting by stating that no federal law, rule, regulation, or order
shall limit any Federal agency from providing support to the Boy Scouts of
America (or the Girl Scouts of America) -- including meetings, jamborees,
camporees, or other scouting activities on federal property. I
encourage each and every one of you that believes in Scouting or takes offense
at the actions of the ACLU, to write your Senator or Representative urging them
to support S. 3026, the Frist "Save Our Scouts" bill. I
leave you with the wise words of George Washington in the first Thanksgiving
Proclamation, October 3, 1789. "Whereas
it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to
obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His
protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint
committee requested me to commend to the people of United States a day of public
thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the
many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity
peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness, now
therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next, to
be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and
glorious Being, Who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is,
or will be." Karyn
and I and our three boys wish you and your family a joyful Thanksgiving. Bill
Frist ********************************************************************** Expectation
is a resentment waiting to happen **********************************************************************
To support the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United
States of America. (Introduced in Senate) S 3026 IS
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| FRIST STATEMENT ON “SAVE OUR SCOUTS” BILL |
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November 20th, 2004 - WASHINGTON, D.C.
– U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D. (R-TN) made the following
statement late Saturday evening after introducing the “Save Our
Scouts” bill to permit federal support for the Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts of America. Frist attempted to move the legislation today by
unanimous consent. The measure did not pass. “Mr. President, this week, we learned that the Department of Defense
has warned American military bases worldwide to cease officially
sponsoring the Boy Scouts of America. “The department issued its directive in response to a lawsuit filed
by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The Illinois chapter
of the ACLU accuses the U.S. government of improperly supporting a group
which administers a religious oath. “The ACLU’s legal attack has forced the Defense Department to
suspend its decades long tradition of supporting scouts, and may even
prevent scouts from celebrating their annual jamborees on Defense
installations. “But it doesn’t stop here. There is fresh evidence that the
ACLU intends to end all federal support for the Boy Scouts of America.
In their view, where there is government there cannot be faith. “The separation of church and state is a bedrock principle of our
Republic. Americans are grateful that we are free to worship as we
choose without government interference or fear of persecution. “But to this legislator, the ACLU’s continued attacks on the Boy
Scouts are starting to become its own form of persecution. “The Boy Scouts of America is a congressionally chartered
organization. It serves a patriotic, charitable, and educational
purpose. Furthermore, its support by the federal government and is
outlined in U.S. law. “Scouting is a noble and honorable tradition that inculcates the very
best of our values. Since its founding in the early twentieth
century, scouting has served America’s communities and families with
distinction and honor. The Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts promote
character and leadership. By instilling in our youth values such as
honor, duty, integrity, and charity, these programs prepare our young
people for the ethical and moral choices they will face throughout their
lives. “That is why I introduced the Save Our Scouts bill – to reaffirm
our longstanding commitment to the tradition of scouting. “The legislation stipulates that no federal law, including any rule,
regulation, directive, instruction, or order, shall be construed to limit
any Federal agency from providing any form of support to the Boy Scouts of
America or the Girl Scouts of the United States of America or any
organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of
the United States of America. “Activities supported include holding meetings, jamborees, camporees,
or other scouting activities on federal property, or hosting or sponsoring
any official event of such organization. “I am disappointed that it did not pass by unanimous consent. I
am hopeful, however, that in the next Congress, common sense will prevail
and both chambers will give their support to protecting the scouts. “Scouting has served generations of American boys and girls. It has earned its place in the hearts of millions of Americans who look back fondly on that special time of hikes and badges, fellowship and service. I am confident that we will preserve this honorable tradition for generations to come.” |
