and a note from a Capitol Hill prayer partner email:
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5. SENATE VOTES: SCOUTS CAN USE MILITARY BASES TO MEET
The U.S. Senate voted 98-0 today in favor of an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill that would permit military bases across
the country to allow the Boy Scouts of America access to facilities for scouting events, The Associated Press reported.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., sponsored the Support Our Scouts Act of
2005, in response to lawsuits and a federal court ruling seeking to dissolve the relationship between the government and the 3.2 million member youth organization. The use of federal property by Scouts was condemned by many because members are required to swear an oath of duty to God and the group bans openly homosexual leaders.
"I'm proud that my colleagues from both sides of the aisle chose to uphold the Boy Scouts' fundamental right of fair and equal access to public facilities," Frist said.
"This amendment protects a unique American
tradition that teaches our youth the importance of honesty, integrity and character. It enables the Scouts to continue their public service without the distraction of senseless legal and
political attacks." (Citizen Link, 7/26/05)
Hopefully looking to see God's blessings over this land,
The Boy Scouts are one of the last bastions of what America should stand for.
I will gladly pray for them, and all they represent in today's society -- conflicting though it is with the *politically correct* crap that is being shoved down the throat of America.
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oenophile
Thanks Ron. I've been thinking of the tragedy at the Jamboree but your reminder is a gentle nudge for me to pray more.
Robin
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Belle
Thanks Ron. I thought about you and wondered if you were at the Jamboree.
They are definitely in my prayers.
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Kit Sober
and a note from a Capitol Hill prayer partner email:
Hopefully looking to see God's blessings over this land,Kit
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dmiller
The Boy Scouts are one of the last bastions of what America should stand for.
I will gladly pray for them, and all they represent in today's society -- conflicting though it is with the *politically correct* crap that is being shoved down the throat of America.
David
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