Scouts for America: The Values We Need Right Now

Here's the Boy Scout oath:

On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Sounds pretty good to me! Updated for adults, and extended to all Americans interested in helping their country, that sounds like a pretty good campaign platform! And these words are also important:

Boy Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean,and Reverent.

And this:

Boy Scout Motto

Be Prepared!

And this:

Boy Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily!

Years ago, Rush Limbaugh wrote a book, The Way Things Ought to Be. He was right, although we haven't gotten there yet.