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Bill to Help Scouts Introduced [Frist/Republicans Counter-Attack Against ACLU] 2004
Family News ^ | 11/23/2004 | Steve Jordahl

Posted on 11/23/2004 8:35:11 PM PST by Southack

November 23, 2004

Bill to Help Scouts Introduced
by Steve Jordahl, correspondent

Boy Scouts get help in bill that would grant specific protections.

With opposition to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) on the rise—from groups like the American Civil Liberities Union (ACLU) and, most recently, from a court ruling requiring the Pentagon to cut the group off from meeting on military bases—the group is getting help from Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn.

Frist has introduced the "Save Our Scouts" bill which will offer the beleaguered organization some protection. The bill states that no federal law can be interpreted to limit federal agencies from providing any form of support to the Boy Scouts.

Frist, a former Scout himself, said the ACLU's attack on the organization is indefensible and he is tired of seeing the organization being maligned.

"It's almost as if in (the) ACLU's view, where there's government, there cannot be faith," Frist said. "It's wrong, it doesn't make sense and thus I introduced a bill called 'Save Our Scouts.' "

The bill, however, failed to gain unanimous consent over the weekend with opposition coming from the Democratic side of the aisle. He hopes to avoid such partisanship in the next session of Congress.

"It's only common sense to pass this legislation," Frist explained. "The Boy Scouts of America is congressionally chartered. It's supported by (the) federal government in our laws today."

BSA spokesman Bob Bork said they appreciate the support.

"We're obviously heartened by all the outpouring of support by the House of Representatives and by the Senate—Sen. Frist in particular," Bork said. "We would be very happy if this bill were ultimately to become law in the next Congress."

With or without passage, he says the Scouts are not about to back down because of the attacks.

"We're never tired for standing up for traditional principles," Bork explained. "Family values, that's what we're about. We will never give in."

The ACLU refused to comment for this story.

TAKE ACTION
Sen. Frist is asking concerned Americans to call their senators and urge passage of the "Save Our Scouts" legislation when the Senate reconvenes. For help in contacting your senators, please see the CitizenLink Action Center.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aclu; boyscouts; bsa; bsalist; frist; homosexualagenda; morality; republicans; s3026; scouts
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To: Southack

hope the RATS keep attacking the Scouts - this is the morals values that voters are POed about. The Scouts don't practice religon at meetings, they teach skills every young person can use. In some areas people love them and in others they are less visible - but they are an assest to the people that join and are active. They help kids have VALUES. As long as RATS attack kids we will add seats in the congress and state legislatures.


21 posted on 11/24/2004 4:43:30 AM PST by q_an_a
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To: Noumenon


22 posted on 11/24/2004 5:12:19 AM PST by Joe Brower (The Constitution defines Conservatism.)
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To: Southack

The ACLU is a bellweather..ALWAYS on the wrong side. Makes discernment easy. And Marylanders beware: we're next in line for ACLU to shove gay "marriage" down everyone's throat. There's a rally in January in Annapolis to show dissent from the sodomite agenda.


23 posted on 11/24/2004 6:08:51 AM PST by magdalena
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To: zip
They hate the American way of life...

Very true. And if/when they do accomplish their goal of a God-free dictatorship here in the US they will be part of the ruling class. Power plays a major factor in their wants. The same is true for liberalism. It's all about power.

24 posted on 11/24/2004 6:43:25 AM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
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To: Southack

I still credit the Scouts for the best experiences of my youth. I can still recite the Oath and Scouts Law and believe both to be a great moral start for any kid. The bloody ACLU, the homos and liberals that support their organization are despicable! Hooray for Frist!


25 posted on 11/24/2004 7:03:50 AM PST by Paulus Invictus
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To: Southack

26 posted on 11/24/2004 7:34:53 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Writers of hate GW/Christians/ Republicans = GIM members, GAY INFECTED MEDIA!)
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To: Southack
What a monumental load of crap! We can't get the Senate to do anything about protecting the military's access to satellites while in the field in the 9-11 intelligence makeover but we can piss away time and money on the frickin` Boy Scouts. It's a PRIVATE organization, damn it! Get government out of this corrupt, unconstitutional incestuousness and back to things government is MEANT to do like ensuring national security.
27 posted on 11/24/2004 8:55:51 AM PST by newzjunkey ("The rule of law has become confused with - indeed subverted by - the rule of judges." - Robert Bork)
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To: MeekMom

Frist is such a hit-and-miss Senator. Sometimes he's a weak-spined wimp but other times-BAM!


28 posted on 11/24/2004 9:58:15 AM PST by RockinRight (Liberals are OK with racism and sexism, as long as it is aimed at a Republican.)
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To: Southack

BUMP! (The ACLU is the Spawn of Satan.)


29 posted on 11/24/2004 10:34:49 AM PST by talleyman (No wonder the ACLU hates Christmas - they can't find 3 wise men & a virgin...)
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To: Southack
Big Bump.

The ACLU is at war with normalcy.

30 posted on 11/24/2004 10:36:40 AM PST by T. Buzzard Trueblood ("Hell, I don't want to meet them sons of bitches." Elvis Presley on the Beatles)
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To: newzjunkey
we can piss away time and money on the frickin` Boy Scouts.

Some of us think that defending what America stands for is equally important. (And terrorists in courtrooms are still terrorists.)

31 posted on 11/24/2004 10:44:24 AM PST by talleyman (No wonder the ACLU hates Christmas - they can't find 3 wise men & a virgin...)
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To: Noumenon

ACLU al Queda all same-same just different methods.


32 posted on 11/24/2004 10:59:07 AM PST by El Buscador (Speak softly but carry a big stick and use it.)
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To: Noumenon
Unfortunately, my senators are Clinton and Schumer and to contact them would surely be a waste of time. However, I will contact Bill Frist and thank him for his support.

As for the ACLU, does anyone know how they are funded? To me they are one of America's biggest enemies.

33 posted on 11/24/2004 2:23:18 PM PST by maxwellp
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To: Southack
Its long past time to declare the ACLU a terrorist organization.
34 posted on 11/24/2004 2:26:42 PM PST by Cowboy Bob (Fraud is the lifeblood of the Democratic Party)
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To: maxwellp

>>>>>>does anyone know how they are funded?<<<<<<

It's an outrage that US laws, apparently passed during the
Watergate era, allows the ACLU to collect attorney's fees for makework----Christian-hatng lawsuits it itself launches.

That means "values voters" have been footing the bill for the ACLU's launching a juggernaut to remove Ten Commandments images, Christmas creches and Christmas carols, taking God out of the Pledge of Allegiance, and because they claim they have a civil right not to see the Ten Commandments, a civil right not to hear the word “God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, not to see a creche of the Baby Jesus, not to hear Christmas carols. The ACLU has collected a huge amount of our tax dollars in this left-handed fundraiser for the ACLU.

FReepers can silence the ACLU with a bit of activism. We need to insist our Congressmen repeal this abusive law that allows the ACLU to get rich on harassing Christian America. Congress must repeal laws enabling the ACLU's Christian-hating activities. Cut off the ACLU's funds and watch them disappear.


The IRS should determine whether the ACLU is properly accounting for all its tax-funded activities, whether it is inflating legal costs, and whether it is using tax dollars for the purposes stated. We need to know whether the ACLU is engaged in Enron-style accounting and spending practices


35 posted on 11/24/2004 2:45:41 PM PST by Liz
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To: Calpernia; Velveeta; Revel; Honestly; DAVEY CROCKETT; jerseygirl; Alabama MOM; SevenofNine; ...

Ping to a good thought.


36 posted on 11/24/2004 3:05:59 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny (Today, please pray for God's miracle, we are not going to make it without him.)
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To: nw_arizona_granny

Yep.
Thank you granny.


37 posted on 11/24/2004 3:07:51 PM PST by Cindy
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To: Noumenon

And have you gone to stoptheaclu.org?


38 posted on 11/24/2004 5:23:56 PM PST by gidget7 (God Bless America, and our President George W. Bush)
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To: Liz
"It's an outrage that US laws, apparently passed during the Watergate era, allows the ACLU to collect attorney's fees for makework----Christian-hatng lawsuits it itself launches. "

Do you have a reference to the law -- would help when talking to Congress Critters.

39 posted on 11/24/2004 5:33:08 PM PST by gatex
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To: Liz

Thanks, Liz. I just investigated some organization that's intent on getting rid of the ACLU.


40 posted on 11/24/2004 6:34:10 PM PST by maxwellp
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