By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The Boys Scouts of America is considering a dramatic change in its controversial policy of excluding gays as leaders and youth members.
Under the change being considered, the different religious and civic groups that sponsor Scout units would be able to decide for themselves how to address the issue — either maintaining an exclusion of gays or opening up their membership.
The announcement of the possible change came Monday after years of protests over the policy — including petition campaigns that have prompted some corporations to suspend donations to the Boy Scouts.
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.”
Good, why teach our kids more bigotry?
About time
Yeah inclusive organizations have to be thing a thing of the past…. I am looking at you BET and African American ONLY Scholarships.
I think that would be a great idea.
Treat them as an individual, they didn’t ask to be born that way.
Way to join the 20th century.
Chuck Norris won’t like that
It’s about time. Scouts should be about camping, having fun and learning lessons about how to treat your fellow man. Bigotry is one badge they shouldn’t have to earn!
Smart move on BOA