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In reply to the discussion: If Boy Scouts say OK to gay scouts, will they still leave out Atheists? [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)24. Did I say they would be at more risk?
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If Boy Scouts say OK to gay scouts, will they still leave out Atheists? [View all]
salparadise1000
Jun 2012
OP
I can't imagine why anyone would encourage joining such an exclusive organization.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2012
#2
I am not really sure what you mean by the "obvious concerns about pedophilia."
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#3
I think BSA has an ugly history of pedophilia among some of it's leaders.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2012
#5
Being gay has nothing to do with pedophilia, nor did I say it did so you can keep your tsk tsking
Luminous Animal
Jun 2012
#10
Ummm, it's pretty clear that he was not thinking that, but rather was questioning...
eqfan592
Jun 2012
#49
Yes, others have often tried to make a connection between pedophilia and homosexuality.
yardwork
Jun 2012
#35
OK. Let me make this very simple for you. We'll paint by numbers and conect all the dots.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2012
#42
I think the problem is that you keep making the connection while denying having done so.
laconicsax
Jun 2012
#43
"an organization that has less than stellar record when it comes to pedophilia"
trotsky
Jun 2012
#21