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We'll I might get bashed for this, but it was only a rock.
A rock that has been formed for millions of years and you don't see a problem with what they did It's the rock formation that makes this place so special. Ok, not going to bash you because you obviously have no clue, although I don't know why.
Just another in my long list of reasons that my boys will never be involved with Boy Scouts!
Please don't bash the whole organization for one incident that clearly was poor judgement on one specific group who were not representative of the majority. My son has been in Scouts since he was 6 and he made it all the way to the Eagle rank. In the right troop a boy can learn good behaviors that will help him be a productive member of society. My son's eagle project benefited a non-profit organization that helps children in crisis who need a social service agency that houses and educates them so they can get out from under an abusive family situation.
I agree that this situation should be dealt with swiftly and with perseverance not only by the Boy Scouts of America authorities but the lawful and civil authorities as well. The "leadership" in charge at the time should be fined and/or prosecuted to the full extent possible because their actions are not only against the Boy Scout oath of "do no harm" but common law as well.
These two goobers remind so much of the atmosphere of childish behavior, buffoonery, frivolity, and folly that I found so deplorable among software engineers in silicon valley.
And if the same rock had toppled over and crushed some kids? Maybe this was public service. I don't see the problem here.
Stop and think about this for a minute:
1. It took quite a bit of effort for that guy to push the rock off its support. I think its highly unlikely it would have fallen on its own.
2. The reason people come to places like Goblin Valley is to see rocks that are just like that. You don't have to hike among those rocks, but if you do there are certain risks you have to be willing to accept.
3. If he truly believed the rock was dangerous and this wasn't just an excuse he was using a better approach would have been to warn scouts to avoid walking by it
4. A second approach would have been to contact the park ranger and ask for advice.
5. If everyone starts doing what this guy did, there won't be any rock formations left standing in southern Utah.
Is this rock safe? Its in the middle of a national park.
I saw this video last night. Was just struck dumb! SCOUTS did this?! This ain't the Scouts I remember. I'd give them a Summer in a work camp. Stringing fence, digging holes, cutting brush and cleaning outhouses. For starters. Looks to me like a couple of them could use the exercise. A fine is way to lenient. They need to hurt a bit for this. Learn a little respect. The BSA also needs to step up here. If their not to busy worrying about gay Scouts and Scout leaders, maybe they could take a look at what the Scouts are becoming, and do something about it. Pay some attention to core values, like respect.
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It's the rock formation that makes this place so special. Ok, not going to bash you because you obviously have no clue, although I don't know why.
