Not sure if this has previously been posted or not, but it seems two scout leaders were in Utah's Goblin Valley and decided to topple one of it's 2,000 pound Hoodoos.

Naturally, they videotaped themselves "high-fiving" and such on their own facebook page, and under their real names.

Cue the 2* felony destruction charges.

BONUS: the one two toppled the 2,000 rock had 2 weeks before sued another Utah resident claiming a car accident had left him with debilitating back pain......

Rock Toppling, with video (SLT)

Guy he sued is a happy camper today....

Boy scout leaders as well

What trio of azzholes, all 3 need the schit smacked out of them.
Ought to make them put it back and stand guard for about 3 years each, to make sure no one gets hurt.

Not many things that the "Greenies" are upset about that I agree with....BUT, in this case, yes, it's justified.

Not only do I agree with the outrage towards the idiots that did this, but I feel further rage that they also choose to blacken the eye of the BSA. (Like they needed further trouble with bad pubic image.)

The guys that did this also further the goals of left-wing nutcases that would have all public lands shut down so that nobody can access them.....(that means hunting and shooting too.)

They need to be made an example of.

"Here's us creating video evidence of our felony vandalism."

"Here's us publicly posting the video evidence of our felony vandalism."

One can only hope that they next video their own arrest, conviction and imprisonment. And then post it, of course.

Really very sad

Guys are certainly dumb as schitt, doubly so for video-taping it; but this is not felony material here guys. Just idiots being idiots.

At the end of the day, a couple bubbas moved a rock. That's it. wtf is the big deal?

Ohh, Ahh, 65 million years for a rock to look funky.

The economic impact of sight-seeing in Utah is estimated at around $10 million per day -- and that's just the "local economy" stuff. It doesn't count any entrance fees.

We've had a number of high-profile thefts and/or vandalism in the past decade that have a real cost -- hence the felony charges.

I find your argument somewhat specious -- do you also believe poaching trophy animals is not felony material and just "idiots being idiots"?

So where does vandalism of petroglyphs fit in the "no big deal" spectrum? Like busting the hoodoo, it is regarded by most around here as an unethical and illegal act.

That's the kind of attitude that closes off alot of private hunting / fishing land.


And 5 seconds for some bubba to "improve it".

It's a rock WGAF

We don't call em 'Utards' for nothing.

There is more to the story too. Apparently one of these clowns filed a lawsuit over a car accident he was involved in 5 years earlier. Said it gave him a debilitating back injury. He seems fine to me

I pretty much agree. It is a silly ass rock, and it would have tipped over on its own quite soon.

If the Park Service is so concerned, they could just run up there with a boom truck and put the silly ass rock right back where it came from.

There seem to be a lot of criminal idiots, oops, just boys being boys here.

This is Balanced Rock, near the tiny town of Castleford, ID. It's a whole lot bigger than this pic shows. It's 48' tall and estimated to weigh 40 tons. It's a tourist magnet even though it generates almost zero income for the area.
Many years ago, some dipwads tried to dynamite it off it's pedestal but it didn't fall. Locals have put cement around the base to try to repair the damage but I can't say as it does much good.

Yeah, it's just a rock but why can't we have unusual rocks protected from idiots so others can enjoy seeing them?

Yeah, a boom truck in Goblin Valley, obviously you've never been there. Apparently you're okay with vandalism. Tells a lot about one's character.

oye! It just gets more embarrassing with each passing day!

Not only are they a felony-vandal(s) and fraudulent disability lawsuits, they're "celebrity TV" whoremongers:

CNN

The other sad thing is presumably parents are sending their kids (boy scouts) with these bubbas. I could see kids doing something stupid like this without giving it any thought. Adults ought to know better.

If these were just some regular guys being stupid I'd think some long term meaningful community service might be more appropriate than a felony.

But it seems like the more we find out about these jokers the worse it gets. They might need the book thrown at them.

them 3 losers are dumber than that rock ...oh boy, good fun watching a rock fall 4 feet....a-holes

I always like seeing the extremely self righteous LDS community deal with bad publicity.

Here is another viewpoint, those Bubbbas just got extended national news coverage for the park. Cha-ching

Expound on that... What church which has sponsored a BSA program, wouldn't try to disassociate itself from criminal behavior?

Why does anyone not expect some Mormons to fall short on morality. That is human nature across the board

Expound on what? The enjoyment I get from watching a group comprised of some of the most self-serving, arrogant people be brought back down to earth? I wasn't using that statement to start a debate, I just felt like writing what I felt. You can agree or disagree, I won't argue for or against my claim, it's just how I feel. I'm petty.

That sucks to hear. I'm a mormon and I'll readily admit we aren't perfect. And I think that a lot of mormons who've spent most of their lives in "mormon areas" like Utah and Idaho may have a difficult time relating with non-mormons. I don't usually hear that we are self-serving and arrogant though.

Have you ever checked into the church's international charity system?

I also think you'll find that the vast majority of mormons hate what these guys did.

I was a boy scout in a mormon sponsored troop and had great experiences.

We ought to share a real campfire someday.

I spent the majority of my life surrounded by 1 of the largest Mormon populations, by percent. In my experience, the way the LDS community treats non-LDS people, is truly disgusting. The majority, again my opinion, are on par with Muslim extremists. Coming from somebody who deployed to Afghanistan. Again, this is my experience and opinion and in no way does my stereotypical view of this group of people extend to you as I have never met you.

I know exactly how I came off from my last few post, I'm really not a bad guy, for the most part. There are very few things in life that get me going in a negative way like the Mormon community has been able to. Again, sorry for being so insensitive to those of you who are Mormon or share their beliefs.

must be that community.....fair number of mormans round here some have worked for me and never had an issue....

Or it could just be me, and not the community.

My brother who does not have a vindictive bone in his body feels the same way. If you aren't Mormon you go to the back of the line. That's too bad because he is the easiest going guy you ever saw. kwg

Well, kwg, I just moved from your neck of the woods to Mormon country.

I have some initial impressions, and a fair amount of hearsay, but they are just that.

Time will tell...

Paul

I will say that never have I lived in a place where I have been asked so many intrusive questions by casual aquaintenances or strangers.

My church
The national origin of my name (repeatedly)
Whether I was born in the USA (Mayflower on one side, 1880s on the other)
How much I paid for my house and car, among other things
How much my car payments are
What I retired from (ans.: work)
My military experience (ans.:classified)

I know some of these have been from Mormons, but I can't say that is the reason for the intrusiveness. Could be coincidence, or local culture unrelated to religion.

When the other person brings up their missionary experience, the context is usually to find out whether you have done the same, i.e., are you Mormon.

Oh yeah, from one Mormon lady, why my dog's tail was docked so short (clearly disapproving). Ans. (twice) We adopted her as is.

Paul

Re: The Scout "Leaders" - could they be charged with, and what is the average sentence for, terminal stupidity?

Mark

Disclaimer here: I am inactive LDS (the word that is used in the church to describe someone who does not attend.) I don't drink, smoke or screw around on my wife. I just don't attend church anymore (well, maybe once or twice a year.) My wonderful wife and children are all very active.

The problem with most LDS folk, IMHO, especially those along the Wasatch front, is that they do not engage others outside their narrow sectarian circle---unless it is to proseletyze them. And then, if you're not interested in converting, the over-tures of friendship end. So the very strong impression is left that they care about others only insofar as they have utility as potential converts, which is not a very genuine sort of caring, if you ask me. A related problem is that far, far too many LDS folk are just uncomfortable associating with "gentiles", which is unfortunate, because it causes resentment in good people who feel they are being rejected simply because they choose not to believe in the LDS faith. Once again, the impression is reinforced that people only have utility if they are a potential convert and if they are not, they are somehow morally deficient or "unworthy". That is a very shallow and highly offensive mindset to have toward a neighbor or supposed friend.


My favorite LDS folk are the ones who could are less about your faith (or lack thereof) and can engage you at a party or other event and discuss worldy events while you are sipping alcohol and they could care less, or who can go on a fishing or hunting trip with you and not care if you imbibe or smoke (not sayin they have to join in). Too many LDS folk are so rigid on things like alcohol and cigarettes---as if they are moral vices (which they are not). People who find out I am LDS (even though I don't go to church) marvel at what they call my "normalcy" because their experiences with active LDS folk have been somewhat off-putting. I have had many people ask me why I am not like other LDS people and they mean it in a good way. They respect that I don't smoke or drink or party of cheat on my wife, but at the same time that I don't wear it on my sleeve or make it the basis of deciding who I will or will not be friends with.

Not sayin' I am anything but a loser, just my comments on JCubs observations.

Jordan

I've lived in Mtn Home, Boise, and Caldwell. I've known a lot of difficult people between a military career and a second career in Corrections. Overall my experiences with Mormons has been positive. There are hypocrites in all religions. Other than the looney fundamentalist Mormons who marry then rape children I'd say the Mormon culture is a net positive in our culture. But YMMV