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  Indiana Lawmaker Regrets Letter About Girl Scouts
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Last EditedCOSDem  Feb 24, 2012 09:05pm
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News DateSaturday, February 25, 2012 03:05:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionAn Indiana legislator has voiced regret for writing a letter stating the Girl Scouts of America "sexualizes" young girls, even as he stood by his criticisms of what he called a "radicalized organization."

In a statement distributed Thursday to media in Indiana, state Rep. Bob Morris said he "should not have painted the entire Girl Scouts organization with such a wide brush" in his previous letter.

"I realize now that my words were emotional, reactionary and inflammatory," he wrote, apologizing to Girl Scout members and leaders in Indiana who promote "leadersh
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