I think that it is time to lock this thread.

Unfortunately it has hit too many raw nerves, generated too many hostilities, and hurt too many people.

May this thread rest in peace. And so too, every scout who may have been hurt or worse in a scouting accident.


Edit: DUG wrote this just as the thread was locked. I'm adding it here:

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Well I think this thread has officially gone off the deep end.

Of course it goes without saying that I am deeply sorry for Laurie's loss. As a parent of a Life scout I can not imagine losing him or what it must feel like.

This thread started as simple post about some needless scouting deaths. Quickly other old timers started posting their negative interactions with scouts.

In the middle of this we were visited by a troll who the mods suspected was someone who has harassed other hiking boards. His comments were removed and the discussion continued with Chris offering up some positives.

Since it was Laurie's 1st post ever and it occurred in the middle of a volatile thread, I incorrectly assumed she was trying to stir up trouble.

That being said, I stand by my comment that the fuel in question was used in scouting until early 2010 when it was placed on the "not recommended list". I think the point Chris was trying to make was scouting did learn from mistakes and trying to make things safer.

So do hope that "the rest of you" get a second chance.


Last edited by Steve C; 12/11/10 08:16 AM.