29 Feb 2012, 11:13 am
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012 ... rian-bosma
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Indiana lawmaker stands by view of Girl Scouts
Morris calls group a radical organization promoting abortion and homosexuality
Bob Morris isn't backing down.
Despite ridicule even from within his party, the freshman state representative from Indiana is standing by comments labeling Girl Scouts of the USA a radical organization that promotes homosexuality and abortion and is out to destroy American values.
"My family and I took a view and we're sticking by it," the Republican told The Associated Press, adding that his daughters are members of a group for conservative Christian girls. "My girls are no longer Girl Scouts. They're now going to join American Heritage Girls."
Morris said he made his conclusions after talking to constituents and conducting "a small amount of Web-based research." He said the discussion and research led to his conclusions that the Girl Scouts encourage sexual activity, are a front for Planned Parenthood and that Scouts are encouraged to look up to role models who endorse feminist, lesbian and communist agendas.
He also noted a Colorado troop's decision to allow a transgender boy to join.
Morris' comments were made in a letter he circulated among fellow lawmakers that was obtained by the Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Ind. The letter explains why Morris refused to add his name to a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the scouting organization. The resolution was passed unanimously by those who voted.
Planned Parenthood has released a statement denying any connection to the scouting group. In a statement, the Girl Scouts of America did not address Morris' individual claims, but said in part: "We believe that leadership is about hearing from all sides of an issue before making up one's mind. We only wish we had the chance to speak with Freshman Representative Morris before he distributed his letter."
Morris' comments are also being dismissed by people within his party, including House Speaker Brian Bosma. The Journal Gazette reported that Bosma spent much of Tuesday handing out Girl Scout cookies to lawmakers.
Morris calls group a radical organization promoting abortion and homosexuality
Bob Morris isn't backing down.
Despite ridicule even from within his party, the freshman state representative from Indiana is standing by comments labeling Girl Scouts of the USA a radical organization that promotes homosexuality and abortion and is out to destroy American values.
"My family and I took a view and we're sticking by it," the Republican told The Associated Press, adding that his daughters are members of a group for conservative Christian girls. "My girls are no longer Girl Scouts. They're now going to join American Heritage Girls."
Morris said he made his conclusions after talking to constituents and conducting "a small amount of Web-based research." He said the discussion and research led to his conclusions that the Girl Scouts encourage sexual activity, are a front for Planned Parenthood and that Scouts are encouraged to look up to role models who endorse feminist, lesbian and communist agendas.
He also noted a Colorado troop's decision to allow a transgender boy to join.
Morris' comments were made in a letter he circulated among fellow lawmakers that was obtained by the Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Ind. The letter explains why Morris refused to add his name to a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the scouting organization. The resolution was passed unanimously by those who voted.
Planned Parenthood has released a statement denying any connection to the scouting group. In a statement, the Girl Scouts of America did not address Morris' individual claims, but said in part: "We believe that leadership is about hearing from all sides of an issue before making up one's mind. We only wish we had the chance to speak with Freshman Representative Morris before he distributed his letter."
Morris' comments are also being dismissed by people within his party, including House Speaker Brian Bosma. The Journal Gazette reported that Bosma spent much of Tuesday handing out Girl Scout cookies to lawmakers.
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I was in the Girl Scouts when I was a kid. I remember making crafts and selling cookies.
I don't recall anyone telling me I should get an abortion some day when I reached puberty.
That would have been really weird. 
29 Feb 2012, 4:40 pm
YippySkippy wrote:
I was in the Girl Scouts when I was a kid. I remember making crafts and selling cookies.
I don't recall anyone telling me I should get an abortion some day when I reached puberty.
That would have been really weird.
Selling cookies? So much for advancing a communist agenda I don't recall anyone telling me I should get an abortion some day when I reached puberty.
That would have been really weird.
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