Quote by George Carlin

Regarding the Boy Scouts, I'm very suspicious of any organization that has a handbook

Regarding the Boy Scouts, I'm very suspicious of any organiz

Summary

This quote suggests a sense of skepticism towards organizations, particularly the Boy Scouts, that have set guidelines and rules in the form of a handbook. The speaker possibly harbors a lack of trust towards such organizations, contemplating whether rigidly defined guidelines could restrict individuality or impose a certain ideology. It implies a preference for freedom and autonomy rather than adhering to predetermined standards set by an organization.

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Boy Scouts Of America

By George Carlin

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