I just spent the last few minutes reading through this thread and I think that the naysayers have some points, however the bottom line is that unless SOMEBODY does SOMETHING than we aren't doing anything.
There is a certain value in these forums and relating the shared experiences that we have had, but if my senses don't deceive me many show a common desire do what we can to make damn sure nobody else has to experience the negative things we did in that place.
We can debate the details and differences in UHS and CEDU and what may be going on there right now, but suffice it to say that whatever is going on at an isolated encampment full of underage teenagers and un-trained counselors can't be very good. At a minimum they are using the advantages of isolation to instill their doctrine and at a maximum they are doing their very best impression of CEDU. Either way it's no good and is worthy of protest.
I would hate to see things like financial constraints stop this thing from happening. If there is a good plan in place then there is no reason not to do it.
Also, I recognize the desire to be law abiding and not get anybody in trouble, but just remember that the law isn't always right and if you have enough confidence in your cause you can be very persuasive. Law enforcement has EXTREME discretion in what they choose to keep an eye on. The law in Bonners Ferry is run by lawmen who are all about individual rights. It probably won't take more than telling him they are preaching hippie crap up there to make him look the other way. Seriously, if you are gonna let the Boundary County sherriff bother you then you need to remember what got you through that place. Toughness. We all have it. Use it.
I am not just blowing smoke either. If the plan is good, I will not let it fail b/c some dude can't afford a rental car.
Heading to the private forum now....
