Boy Scouts may allow gay members, but still say ‘no’ to gay leadership

By: American Decency Staff

 

The Boy Scouts of America is asking members to vote on whether to allow gay kids to join, but still plans to exclude gay adults from leadership positions in the organization.

A proposed addition to the Boy Scouts’ Membership Standards would stipulate that: “No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.” The change was recommended by the National Executive Committee, which spent weeks soliciting feedback from Scout members and listening to public opinion.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/23/boy-scouts-may-allow-gay-members/#ixzz2RIkYZhqW

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