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Fuzzy, a policy against homosexuals has no purpose other than to bar gays. And the stated reason for doing so is that gays are immoral.

Posted by TWuG Jul 17 '12, 09:52

Immoral is essentially the same as saying "icky".

That the individual groups may not harp on it in meetings doesn't mean a damn thing. Hell, not discussing it pretty much means that the membership doesn't feel the policy is worth challenging or changing. It is accepted. That blithe acceptance is damaging to the kids in scouts because it is a default assumption by the group that it is okay to exclude gays for no other reason than because they are gay.

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I am waiting to hear Jim's response to this. He and his family are really into Scouts -- nm - amoxy Jul 17, 10:18 11
- While I would disagree with this policy, I wouldn't use it to dismiss the Boy Scouts out of hand. - Dano Jul 17, 10:36
- Jim chose wisely and did not take on the board on this topic. - Fuzzy Jul 17, 10:22 9
  - Jim has discussed it before, i don't like to speak for him, but he doesn't like the policy. - Andie Jul 17, 10:29 2
    - Yeah I kind of went that way unintentionally. - Fuzzy Jul 17, 10:38
    - I'll echo Andie's post. -- nm - TWuG Jul 17, 10:32
  - Yep. -- nm - spamlet Jul 17, 10:24 5
    - This is why I should avoid ST during the day. It is better if I just catch up later when it is too late to add my opinion. -- nm - Fuzzy Jul 17, 10:30 4
      - nah, it's more fun this way. :) -- nm - evil atheist znufrii Jul 17, 10:46
      - debate is good. No subject is agreed on 100% here...ever. - Beaker Jul 17, 10:38 1
        
        one of these days we'll all agree on the DH and the board wil implode. -- nm - evil atheist znufrii Jul 17, 10:44
      - You just have to kind of learn what will generate three boards of discussion and avoid it :) - spamlet Jul 17, 10:32 1
They are getting roasted right now in Canada over their background checks on Scoutmasters and lacl of reporting of abuse claims. -- nm - Beaker Jul 17, 10:08
In all seriousness, please show me an official statement from the BSA that says that homosexuality is immoral. I have never seen one. -- nm - Fuzzy Jul 17, 09:55 18
- Inside - TWuG Jul 17, 09:59
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- I think people are mixing the professional side and volunteer side together. - CQ Jul 17, 09:59 8
  - that being said, I'd just call it the CQ Fun Camp and have no affiliation with the BSA. heh -- nm - CQ Jul 17, 10:01 7
    - I'm thinking parents would be hesitant to send their kids to "CQ Fun Camp". -- nm - Mop on Mac Pro Jul 17, 10:05 6
      - surfing, kayaking, swimming, biking, running, household chores, what? -- nm - CQ Jul 17, 10:06 5
        
        sand-blasting, chemical scouring, epoxy application, basic pump maintenance. - Mel Profit Jul 17, 10:10 4
        
        heh - read that as "amoxy application" -- nm - Dano Jul 17, 10:38
        
        Listen musubi, it's not polite to impersonate others. - Will Hunting Jul 17, 10:11 2
        
        *slaps your forehead* I still get credit for the OM. - Mel Profit Jul 17, 10:14 1
        
        sounded good. We could use a guy like you -- nm - CQ Jul 17, 10:15
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  - Another serious request -- What reasoning do they give for excluding girls? I know there have been legal challenges to that policy as well. -- nm - Fuzzy Jul 17, 10:10 3
    - IIRC, Boy Scouts were started when many boys lost fathers in the war and was formed to give them male role models -- nm - SyrDragon Jul 17, 10:17
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      - Ok. -- nm - Fuzzy Jul 17, 10:12
  - ouch -- nm - zork Jul 17, 10:01
  - Thank you. -- nm - Fuzzy Jul 17, 10:00

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Fuzzy, a policy against homosexuals has no purpose other than to bar gays. And the stated reason for doing so is that gays are immoral.

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