This is Part 2 of a Series on the subversion of the Scout Oath and Law.
“A Scout is Trustworthy” – a phrase by phrase comparison
| BSA Scout Law, 1911-1972 | BSA Scout Law, 1972 to present |
| 1. A Scout is Trustworthy. | 1. TRUSTWORTHY. |
| A Scout’s honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie or by cheating or by not doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over his Scout Badge. | A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him. |
| A Scout’s honor is to be trusted. | |
| If he were to violate his honor | |
| by telling a lie | A Scout tells the truth |
| or by cheating | |
| or by not doing exactly a given task, | He keeps his promises. |
| when trusted on his honor | |
| he may be directed to hand over his Scout Badge. | |
| Honesty is part of his code of conduct. | |
| People can depend on him. | |
