Boy Scouts Forced To Reveal Scope Of Abuse


	Boy Scouts Forced To Reveal Scope Of Abuse

wiccantexan

8-24-2007 9:04 PM

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boy scouts, sex, abuse, history, lawsuit, children

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8-26-2007 12:59 AM

stumpyduck

Generally I don't care what people do among themselves...but why involve innocent children...and people until the age of 18 are still considered children aren't they.....

8-26-2007 1:05 AM

skwirlinator

Stumpyduck is a cute screenname!

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