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06-30-2010, 07:32 PM #41
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06-30-2010 07:32 PM # ADS
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07-01-2010, 03:46 AM #42
OK!
Now I just have to deal with my work backlog, and my taxes, and get rid of this annoying jetlag, and then I should have some trip photos to post :)
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07-01-2010, 11:20 AM #43
The complications would be that girls can't do things as well as boys. Girls are weak and shouldn't be in the outdoors. They are the lesser sex and should stay at home with the kids where they belong!
Just kidding. I think women can be awesome leaders. I hope that isn't what you thought I meant.
The complication would mostly be from sleeping arrangements but other stuff could come up. If you have girls in a troop aged 12-14 then there would need to be a woman leader to deal with girl stuff. I never want to be the person to explain to a girl what is happening to her body when she has her first period...AWKWARD! The boys would not be able to concentrate on anything and they would be showing off to the extreme if a woman or girl were present. Girls are allowed in the older troops. Not in LDS sponsored troops because the young women do their own "scouts"
If you have a woman leader then that leaves the door open for inappropriate behavior between other male leaders or scouts. Not because women are at fault but stuff happens. I know my wife doesn't want me camping with another woman once a month and a week during summer long term camp. It just creates a different set of issues that make one more thing to deal with.
On the same note if you have a gay leader or scout you have to deal with that like you would a woman. He would have to have his own sleeping arrangements, which leaders do already, but you would also have to make sure there is always another leader with that leader. I wouldn't worry as much about him coming on to a scout but more if there was an accusation against that gay leader and no one else to back him up. If it was his word against a scout he would be toast. Why put someone in that position?
I believe woman are, in many cases, the stronger sex. My wife is the most amazing person I know and I would never belittle or disrespect her or another woman. Please don't think I am some redneck heman woman hater club member.The man thong is wrong.
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07-01-2010, 11:42 AM #44
Jaxx
These "complications" are self-created and self-perpetuating by the divisions inherent in the culture. If these divisions were properly erased, a different culture would emerge in which these complications would mostly disappear.
What are some of the long-term benefits (to you, to others, etc.) of perpetuating these divisions? One short term benefit is obvious: self-protection from the complications of transition to a different cultural/relational experience (i.e. remaining in one's comfort zone).
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07-01-2010, 12:06 PM #45
"Divisions", "Complications" or differences exist. Erasing them is not the answer. The issue is how do we judge and how do we respond.
There. I have nibbled at the bait and now I will swim away.
And my oh my are we far away from the original topic...... as usual.Life is Good
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07-01-2010, 02:01 PM #46
Canyoneering. Lots of "experts" trying various social experiments over the past 3-4 decades. Canyoneering. Has our society improved as a result? Canyoneering. If you believe yes, by what measure? Canyoneering. Crime rates? Drug use? Alcoholism? Canyoneering. Suicide rates? Self-esteem? Self-reliance? Canyoneering.
Rich Carlson, Instructor
YouTube Channel: CanyonsCrags
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07-01-2010, 02:24 PM #47
Social experiments are useless and only create more problems. These "complications" will only disappear on a societal/cultural level when divisions are removed on a personal level. Not to pick on Jaxx, but just for example:
I never want to be the person to explain to a girl what is happening to her body when she has her first period...AWKWARD!
Canyoneering. Birch. Fruit bat.
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07-01-2010, 02:27 PM #48Rich Carlson, Instructor
YouTube Channel: CanyonsCrags
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07-01-2010, 02:37 PM #49
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07-01-2010, 02:48 PM #50
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07-01-2010, 03:25 PM #51Rich Carlson, Instructor
YouTube Channel: CanyonsCrags
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07-01-2010, 04:23 PM #52
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07-01-2010, 05:56 PM #53
Don't be so sure, Randi. Look closely at the singer on the left. That's definitely Hank.
Rich Carlson, Instructor
YouTube Channel: CanyonsCrags
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07-01-2010, 07:06 PM #54
That's what she said...
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07-01-2010, 07:09 PM #55
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07-01-2010, 07:10 PM #56
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07-01-2010, 07:12 PM #57
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07-01-2010, 09:13 PM #58
The Internet sleuths strike again...
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07-01-2010, 09:57 PM #59
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07-01-2010, 10:31 PM #60
Yeah ~ That does look like Hank! And the middle one looks like YOU! And holy mackerel - the one on the right, looks EXACTLY like Mike! So you guys spent some time together in the Emerald City huh? I take it that was before you were into canyoneering; hence the fact that you've never canyoned there. So you guys knew each other 'before' you became canyoneers? You became friends back when the three of you were lollipop salesman?
COOL! I guess........Kinda weird too!
But truth is stranger than fiction they say...If the shoe fits ~ pretend it doesn
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