It's long shot idea... but could everyone be jumping in on the "terrorist" term to set the narrative for Trump's execution of the Insurrection Act? Everyone probably hates us so I don't know.
Among the million other issues that need fixing, this pandemic bullcrap is still way up there on the list.
https://youtu.be/mhyT-bwYFLY?t=564
Can anyone confirm where these shots were taken!? How can we have one news organization say its Georgia and then another say its Pennsylvania? Was the wrong shots rolled into the wrong broadcasts!? WHAT IS GOING ON!?
BSA's Commitment to Act Against Racial Injustice
Dear Scouting family,
As our country reckons with racial injustice, we all must consider our role and our failures and commit to meaningful action.
The twelve points of the Scout Law that define a Scout are all important, but at this moment, we are called on to be brave. Brave means taking action because it is the right thing to do and being an upstander even when it may prompt criticism from some. We realize we have not been as brave as we should have been because, as Scouts, we must always stand for what is right and take action when the situation demands it.
There is no place for racism – not in Scouting and not in our communities. Racism will not be tolerated.
We condemn the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and all those who are not named but are equally important. We hear the anguish, feel the heartbreak and join the country’s resolve to do better.
The Boy Scouts of America stands with Black families and the Black community because we believe that Black Lives Matter. This is not a political issue; it is a human rights issue and one we all have a duty to address. That is why, as an organization, we commit to:
- Introducing a specific diversity and inclusion merit badge that will be required for the rank of Eagle Scout. It will build on components within existing merit badges, including the American Cultures and Citizenship in the Community merit badges, which require Scouts to learn about and engage with other groups and cultures to increase understanding and spur positive action.
- Reviewing every element of our programs to ensure diversity and inclusion are engrained at every level for participants and volunteers by applying a standard that promotes racial equality and denounces racism, discrimination, inequality and injustice.
- Requiring diversity and inclusion training for all BSA employees starting July 1 and taking immediate action toward introducing a version for volunteers in the coming months.
- Conducting a review of property names, events and insignia, in partnership with local councils, to build on and enhance the organization’s nearly 30-year ban on use of the Confederate flag and to ensure that symbols of oppression are not in use today or in the future.
These are our next steps but certainly not our last.
We will also continue to listen more, learn more and do more to promote a culture in which every person feels that they belong, are respected, and are valued in Scouting, in their community, and across America.
As a movement, we are committed to working together with our employees, volunteers, youth members, and communities so we can all become a better version of ourselves and continue to prepare young men and women to become the leaders of character our communities and our country need to heal and grow.
Yours in Scouting,
The Boy Scouts of America National Executive Committee
This is just hypothetical thinking here... Would the current situation warrant a national emergency? If the shutdown or slow-to-reopen states are hot spots for the protesting/looting/rioting, then would it make sense to get everyone back to life, back to work, back to normal rather than continue to fan the flames under draconian lockdowns? When you have massive protests (that ironically far exceed the protest limits that had been placed on the civil lockdown protestors), minimal mask use, no social distancing... I think it's pretty clear there's absolutely no point in having anything closed now. For the safety of everyone, everything should be open.
Did I miss something? I clearly must have missed something.
Our proclamation was declared March 10 - https://www.mass.gov/executive-orders/no-591-declaration-of-a-state-of-emergency-to-respond-to-covid-19 - Wouldn't this make his emergency orders null now? We're well past 45 days.
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter161A/Section37
Section 37. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, whenever there exists a continued interruption, stoppage or slowdown of transportation of passengers on any vehicle or line of the authority or a strike causing the same, and which is in violation of an injunction, a temporary injunction, a restraining order, or other order of a court of competent jurisdiction, and which threatens the availability of essential services of transportation to such an extent as to endanger the health, safety or welfare of the community, the governor may declare that an emergency exists. During such emergency he may take possession of, and operate in whole or in part, the lines and facilities of the authority in order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare. Such power and authority may be exercised through any department or agency of the commonwealth or through any person or persons and with the assistance of such public or private instrumentalities as may be designated by him. Such lines and facilities shall be operated for the account of the authority. The powers hereby granted to the governor shall expire 45 days after his proclamation that a state of emergency exists.
“If you don’t want to wear a mask because you don’t like wearing a mask, if you don’t want to social distance because you don’t like to social distance, please think about those families,” he said. “Those Moms and Dads, those brothers and sisters, those sons and daughters of those who lost their lives fighting for your freedom to put on that mask, and just do it for them. Socially distance for them. Wash your hands for them because if they were here they’d have done the same thing.” - Gov Baker
😒 The earth just shook from so many patriots rolling over in their grave. 😒
