Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
Girl Scout troop disbands after parent chapter blocks Palestine fundraiser
St Louis group wished to donate money from bracelet sale to children’s relief fund but Girl Scouts said it could make political statement
www.theguardian.com
“At every meeting, they would just ask me about making bracelets, so I knew it meant something to them and that they felt so passionate about it,” said Abuhamdeh, whose daughter Mariyah is also in the troop. “They were so excited. They felt, like many of us, helpless just watching from a screen.”
But soon after the St Louis-based troop announced their plans, they received a fierce response from their parent chapter, Girl Scouts of eastern Missouri. The message was clear: Girl Scouts did not participate in political and partisan activities.
This is puzzling. The national body has already admitted they were wrong. It sounds like some partisan hacks got involved and tried to impose their values on these kids.
Anyway, well done to these kids for making a stand. The experience will stand them in good stead in yesars to come.