PRK and the ACLU at it again

Shaun · 02-10-2004, 10:42 AM

Well the American Criminal Liberties Union is at it again inside of PRK

Boy Scouts Battle City for Camp Activities

Tuesday, February 10, 2004

SAN DIEGO — Boy Scouts have been camping, swimming and earning badges at Camp Balboa in San Diego since 1957. But civil liberties activists hope they'll soon be scouting out a new home.

Last year, a judge ruled that the scouts' $1-a-year lease with the city of San Diego was unconstitutional, citing a violation of church and state, and terminated the lease. As a religious organization, the scouts ask members to affirm their faith in God and reject homosexuality.

"The Boy Scouts have been kicked out because the Boy Scouts are a group that believe in God and we believe that's an infringement of the constitutional rights of the scouts and its membership," said Boy Scouts attorney George Davidson.

The plaintiffs argued that the city was illegally helping a discriminatory organization.

"What the scouts do is pick and choose which of the citizens of San Diego can use that property based on whether they are religious and based on that person's sexual orientation," said plaintiff attorney Mark Danis. "That's wrong. It's public land, it's for everybody."

On Friday, the scouts filed a federal suit against the city and the six City Council members who approved the settlement. Both sides agree this fight is likely headed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and maybe even the Supreme Court.

The Bush administration also may be joining the scouts' legal cause.

Justice Department attorneys say they're investigating this and other cases where the Boy Scouts have been singled out and denied access to public facilities.

Lord Shrike · 02-10-2004, 11:16 AM

If there is a organization in the US that needs to be destroyed its the ACLU! I can't think of a more destructive force to the moral fiber of our country.

PAPA G · 02-10-2004, 04:13 PM

set the BSA in their own camp ground, and leave the fruitz and nutz to go to H*LL???

Rufus Rhastus J · 02-11-2004, 10:04 AM

I guess the Boy Scouts Of America are not liked much any more. Few churches sponsor them as used to be the case. If you see a church, the chance were they had a troop or two. Now, they just look at you funny.

Rave · 02-13-2004, 11:13 AM

I and my family have our hand baskets ready.

Rufus Rhastus J · 02-13-2004, 11:46 AM

I'm rather large, don't ya know. I'll be needin' a large, very large basket if I'm gona ride to the neather (sp.?) world in it!

Rave · 02-13-2004, 09:25 PM

Don't worry,we'll have two waiting for you when the roll is called!

02-10-2004, 10:42 AM	#1
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	PRK and the ACLU at it again Well the American Criminal Liberties Union is at it again inside of PRK Boy Scouts Battle City for Camp Activities Tuesday, February 10, 2004 SAN DIEGO — Boy Scouts have been camping, swimming and earning badges at Camp Balboa in San Diego since 1957. But civil liberties activists hope they'll soon be scouting out a new home. Last year, a judge ruled that the scouts' $1-a-year lease with the city of San Diego was unconstitutional, citing a violation of church and state, and terminated the lease. As a religious organization, the scouts ask members to affirm their faith in God and reject homosexuality. "The Boy Scouts have been kicked out because the Boy Scouts are a group that believe in God and we believe that's an infringement of the constitutional rights of the scouts and its membership," said Boy Scouts attorney George Davidson. The plaintiffs argued that the city was illegally helping a discriminatory organization. "What the scouts do is pick and choose which of the citizens of San Diego can use that property based on whether they are religious and based on that person's sexual orientation," said plaintiff attorney Mark Danis. "That's wrong. It's public land, it's for everybody." On Friday, the scouts filed a federal suit against the city and the six City Council members who approved the settlement. Both sides agree this fight is likely headed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and maybe even the Supreme Court. The Bush administration also may be joining the scouts' legal cause. Justice Department attorneys say they're investigating this and other cases where the Boy Scouts have been singled out and denied access to public facilities. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-10-2004, 11:16 AM	#2
Lord Shrike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MOOOOOOOOOOO land also known as Wisconsin Posts: 1,105	If there is a organization in the US that needs to be destroyed its the ACLU! I can't think of a more destructive force to the moral fiber of our country. __________________ Taint nuthin a 12 gauge wont solve

02-10-2004, 04:13 PM	#3
PAPA G Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 9,104	WHY DOESN'T SOME RIGHTWING RICH GUY.......... set the BSA in their own camp ground, and leave the fruitz and nutz to go to H*LL???

02-11-2004, 10:04 AM	#4
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,342 Images: 1	Good Idea Papa! I guess the Boy Scouts Of America are not liked much any more. Few churches sponsor them as used to be the case. If you see a church, the chance were they had a troop or two. Now, they just look at you funny. __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

02-13-2004, 11:13 AM	#5
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 8,435	I and my family have our hand baskets ready. __________________ Better days are comeing! .

02-13-2004, 11:46 AM	#6
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,342 Images: 1	As you may recall.... I'm rather large, don't ya know. I'll be needin' a large, very large basket if I'm gona ride to the neather (sp.?) world in it! __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

02-13-2004, 09:25 PM	#7
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 8,435	Don't worry,we'll have two waiting for you when the roll is called! __________________ Better days are comeing! .