ANST - Dry sites will annoy the chemically dependent

Stephanie Edwards sedw42 at runway.net
Mon May 4 13:25:23 PDT 1998


I've tried not to answer this comment, but I can't not say anything.  I
currently work for the YMCA in Spokane, WA.  While they do not allow
alcohol at their camp here, they are far from being in the pocket of the
right wing.  As a matter of fact, their policy specifically forbids
discrimination on the basis of religion.  One of the sweetest letters I've
read here is from a Jewish family who donated to a local campaign.  He
stated that his sons loved every summer they spent at this camp and never
felt out of place because of their religious beliefs. 

Also, the theory that these organizations have deep pockets is a bit much. 
They rely  on grants and donations to support some of their programs,
especially their scholarship program.  This scholarship program was started
to guarantee that no child would ever be turned away because their parents
could not afford an activity.  Before you start to rant on an organization
like this one, please do your research.

(climbing off soap box)
Stephania

    The banning of alcohol at events is being driven by the site owners,
    YMCA and Boy Scouts, who are in the back pocket of the Christian
    right!

    Being Christian organizations, they have deep pockets and steady
revenue
    sources...they can afford to buy the campsites and thus impose their
    will upon groups such as ours.

    Its plain and simple, we need to get out from under their influence.

    ~Johan



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