As of January 1, 2026, I am no longer an Assistant Scoutmaster for my son’s Boy Scout troop. While I enjoyed my time as a leader, it is apparent that it is time to move on. I

On the other hand, I am incredibly concerned that this new social media policy wishes to silence me, wishes to prevent me from speaking out against a woman who wronged my son. This policy is meant to protect the perpetrator by muzzling the voice that chooses to expose the way in which she attempted to destroy a scout’s self-esteem and his experience in scouting.

Why did my commentary about the Committee Chair (amended to read ‘troop representative’) piss you off so badly, but you are unbothered by her false accusations toward G3 and her attempt to have him ousted as Senior Patrol Leader? Why are my words so egregious, but her actions are acceptable?

We were on the road for less than five minutes when one of the scouts got a flat tire.

The drive was about three and a half hours which got us to Philmont a little after 10:00.

I went to bed early last night—nine-ish—and planned to sleep as late as possible. But sleep often eludes me and last night was no different. I woke up 4:54. I still had nearly two hours before my alarm went off and I was intent on going back to sleep, but after about a half hour I gave up, got out of bed, and took a shower. I then grabbed the book I’m reading and went outside. The mountain air was cool that early, so when I started to feel cold I withdrew into the lobby. I am