A Scout is Kind
Kindness is closely related to being Courteous yet each of these points of the Scout Law has its own distinction. It seems that Kindness is more aligned with the whole "Golden Rule" of do unto others as you would have them do unto you. My grandmother used to tell us, "If you can't be kind, then be quiet." She was right. It's a really simple thing to do -- to be kind. To do something out of kindness and for no other reason... is a heart thing. ...is a character thing. ...is a Scout thing. Kindness is universal. It costs nothing. It can mean everything. You either treat others with kindness, or you go through life oblivious to anything greater than yourself. The Scout handbook states that "A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing." Can you imagine living in a world where people sought out with great intenti...