This is Part 6 of a Series on the subversion of the Scout Oath and Law.
“A Scout is Courteous” – a phrase by phrase comparison
| BSA Scout Law, 1911-1972 | BSA Scout Law, 1972 to present |
| A SCOUT IS COURTEOUS. | 5. A Scout is courteous. |
| He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people, and the weak and helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous. | A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along. |
| He is polite to all, | A Scout is polite to everyone |
| especially to women, | |
| children, | regardless of age |
| and the weak and helpless. | |
| or position. | |
| He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous. | |
| He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along. | |
