Boy Scouts considering retreat from no-gays policy

[oceansunshine]

Another sign of progress for Scouts:

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/boy-scouts-considering-retreat-from-no-gays-policy-unit-sponsors-could-set-membership-rules/2013/01/28/391249e6-697d-11e2-9a0b-db931670f35d_print.html

 

In the late 1950's and early 60's I was a cub scout and enjoyed the activities. I stopped supporting the Scouts fund raising reach-outs to me as an adult because of the national scouting org's homophobic stance. Maybe soon, they will welcome my support? Time will tell......

[Kevin Slater]

I love the quote Under the proposed change, said BSA spokesman Deron Smith, “the Boy Scouts would not, under any circumstances, dictate a position to units, members, or parents.”

 

Um, yeah, like you haven't been doing that for the last umpteen years?

 

Kevin Slater

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

As an Eagle Scout, I eagerly anticipate the organization's realization that the 12 points of the scout law include "FRIENDLY" and "KIND" and the current stance does not reflect those values expected of a scout.

[Toulouse]

It's high time they end their bigotry, but it's a shame the only reason they will reverse the despicable policy is due to the loss of corporate sponsors (i.e., cold, hard cash).

[jgoo]

From CNN today:

 

"The Boy Scouts of America has decided to delay its vote on a proposal to allow local troops to decide whether to allow openly gay members and leaders. The organization said it needs more time to get input from its members. The vote will now be held in May. 'After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy,' the Scouts said in a statement. Until a vote is taken, it appears the organization will continue its ban on gay Scouts and Scout leaders."

[Frequentflier]

From CNN today:

 

"The Boy Scouts of America has decided to delay its vote on a proposal to allow local troops to decide whether to allow openly gay members and leaders. The organization said it needs more time to get input from its members. The vote will now be held in May. 'After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy,' the Scouts said in a statement. Until a vote is taken, it appears the organization will continue its ban on gay Scouts and Scout leaders."

 

They must be following the example we keep seeing from Congress. These chicken scraps were just voting to allow local chapter supports to voluntarily eliminate discrimination if my understanding is correct. Is that right? If so, not really leadership or taking the right path is it? I hope if that's the only step they take people, prior and potential donors keep the heat on them.

[Jaker27]

It's high time they end their bigotry, but it's a shame the only reason they will reverse the despicable policy is due to the loss of corporate sponsors (i.e., cold, hard cash).

First thing I thought. Makes me wonder though if their just looking for a way out to show to show them (sponsors) that their not a bunch of bigots. It's those local chapters. Not us. It's a win/win for them.