Is it Possible That Selling Girl Scout Cookies Can Actually Be a “Tragedy?”

Sounds very strange to associate the word "tragedy" with that wonderful and respected organization known as the Girl Scouts. After all, don't they stand for building character, healthier ways of life, respect for fellow human beings, principles of education, and a multitude of other virtuous beliefs and standards?

Yet, does that mean that they can do no wrong? Does that mean they, too, cannot commit an act of hypocrisy?

At the present time there is an obesity epidemic among teenage boys and girls. ,Diabetes, in particular, has risen among this younger set. How then, knowing the high standards of the Girl Scouts, could they, even though they wish to raise money for a worthwhile cause, sell an unhealthy sugar product?

That is so inconsistent. On one hand they teach health, and then on the other hand, they do not practice what they preach. Parents, no doubt innocently, just go along. Well, this is one situation where we should not "go along." As the old saying goes, "the end does not justify the means."

I'm hopeful that the organizational leaders of the Girl Scouts will find a substitute that is healthy and still tasty to sell in the future.

-JS

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