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Scouts unprepared

Boy Scouts of America forgot their own motto, “Be prepared,” in inviting President Trump to speak at their jamboree.

They should have been prepared for his self-serving comments even in speaking to the youth of America.

The disgrace is not just what he said, but that he was invited at all; he can’t restrain himself no matter what the audience.

Seth Hochman, Eagle Scout,

Pinecrest

This story was originally published July 26, 2017 at 9:15 PM with the headline "Scouts unprepared."

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