We, group 63 of Murry Bergtraum\'s Participation in Government class, are deeply concerned with America\'s conduct. All American Citizens deserve to be treated the same way, as well as be given the same opportunities and advantages. An American Organization by the name of Boy Scouts of America have a strict policy against homosexuals who want to volunteer as a Boy Scout leader, this is unacceptable because a patriotic organization such as this one should accept all as one and that means homosexuals too. Homosexuals are just as human as any other person and deserve to be treated that way. However, the Boy Scouts of America, does not believe this is true and from a recent phone conversation featuring of our group members and a representative from Scouting.org, this is what we found out.
Q. May an individual who openly declares himself to be a homosexual be a volunteer Scout leader
A. No. The Boy Scouts of America is a private membership organization; leadership in Boy Scouting is a privilege and not a right. Boy Scouts believes that homosexual conduct is not compatible with the aims and purposes of Scouting and that a known or avowed homosexual does not present a desirable role model for the youth in the Scouting program. Boy Scouts will continue to select only those who meet Boy Scout standards and qualifications for membership.
The silence from the organization remains heavy and discouraging. We are still digging into how to move them but it feels like hitting a wall every single day.
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Mike Montgomery
21 years ago
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Ridiculous policy. My son learned more about character from his gay uncle than anyone else. BSA needs to grow up.
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Jessica Todd
21 years ago
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so tired of this hate. why cant people just be kind to one another? let them lead.
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Kevin Frost
21 years ago
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Private organization or not this is just wrong. stop excluding good people based on who they are.
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David Quinn
21 years ago
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I was an Eagle Scout and this makes me ashamed of the organization. Time for a change.
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Sarah Klein
21 years ago
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it is 2014 get with the times. love is love and these kids need positive role models regardless of who they love.
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Linda Klein
21 years ago
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EXACTLY. Being gay has nothing to do with being a good leader.
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We, group 63 of Murry Bergtraum\'s Participation in Government class, are deeply concerned with America\'s conduct. All American Citizens deserve to be treated the same way, as well as be given the same opportunities and advantages. An American Organization by the name of Boy Scouts of America have a strict policy against homosexuals who want to volunteer as a Boy Scout leader, this is unacceptable because a patriotic organization such as this one should accept all as one and that means homosexuals too. Homosexuals are just as human as any other person and deserve to be treated that way. However, the Boy Scouts of America, does not believe this is true and from a recent phone conversation featuring of our group members and a representative from Scouting.org, this is what we found out.
Q. May an individual who openly declares himself to be a homosexual be a volunteer Scout leader
A. No. The Boy Scouts of America is a private membership organization; leadership in Boy Scouting is a privilege and not a right. Boy Scouts believes that homosexual conduct is not compatible with the aims and purposes of Scouting and that a known or avowed homosexual does not present a desirable role model for the youth in the Scouting program. Boy Scouts will continue to select only those who meet Boy Scout standards and qualifications for membership.
The silence from the organization remains heavy and discouraging. We are still digging into how to move them but it feels like hitting a wall every single day.
6 Comments
M
Mike Montgomery
21 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous policy. My son learned more about character from his gay uncle than anyone else. BSA needs to grow up.
J
Jessica Todd
21 years ago
Featured
so tired of this hate. why cant people just be kind to one another? let them lead.
K
Kevin Frost
21 years ago
Featured
Private organization or not this is just wrong. stop excluding good people based on who they are.
D
David Quinn
21 years ago
Featured
I was an Eagle Scout and this makes me ashamed of the organization. Time for a change.
S
Sarah Klein
21 years ago
Featured
it is 2014 get with the times. love is love and these kids need positive role models regardless of who they love.
L
Linda Klein
21 years ago
Featured
EXACTLY. Being gay has nothing to do with being a good leader.
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Ridiculous policy. My son learned more about character from his gay uncle than anyone else. BSA needs to grow up.