[StevieG]

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wtf

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that's not the full introduction. it goes on to say that because of this, baden-powell starts the scout movement to prepare young boys to become soldiers. and this will help them defend their empire, blah blah

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So you don't believe this idea of labor saving making men soft, Baden-Powell did. Why start the essay this way? If it is to throw his motives into question, you need to make it clear he thinks this, not you.