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DissidentVoice

(813 posts)

5. I was Scout

Reply to d_r (Original post)

Tue Feb 5, 2013, 12:40 PM

Feb 2013

I was a Cub Scout, Webelos Scout and Boy Scout for the majority of my childhood. I almost made Eagle Scout.

Scouts in other countries (Canada, Australia, UK) don't restrict gay Scouts/leaders.

The Civil Air Patrol (Auxiliary of the USAF), USN Sea Cadet Corps, etc. aren't permitted to do so - and they're under direction of military services!

So what's the BFD?

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'Gravely distressed': Religion looms large over Boy Scouts decision on gays [View all] d_r Feb 2013 OP

The answer is easy: what would Jesus do? AndyA Feb 2013 #1

Religion: The biggest stumbling block facing humanity. callous taoboy Feb 2013 #2

Having spent the past CRK7376 Feb 2013 #3

I hope you e-mailed that to BSA d_r Feb 2013 #9

Fix it NOW or revoke their congressional charter. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #4

I was Scout DissidentVoice Feb 2013 #5

be sure to e-mail your comments! d_r Feb 2013 #10

Been thinking about starting an online petition, windowpilot Feb 2013 #6

The current BSA policy about gays conflicts with their other religious policies. Xithras Feb 2013 #7

not all Christians share that view either d_r Feb 2013 #8

such great comments here d_r Feb 2013 #11