U.K. Scouts: We Want Gay Members

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/06/06/UK_Scouts_Want_Gay_Members/

The U.K. Scout Association is looking to increase its ranks of gay members and leaders as a way to fight a reputation of being homophobic.

Critics are blasting the 500,000-member organization, saying that it is a blatant move away from "Christian values," according to Pink News. The organization does have religious ties, as it does not permit agnostic or atheist members.

"There was an assumption that being gay meant you couldn’t be part of the movement," said spokesman Simon Carter. "That was never the case and we are keen to make it clear that we accept people of any particular orientation. We have had youth members and adults attend Pride events and plan to do so again this year. It shows that we are not just taking about it but are demonstrating our support publicly."

[xchrom]

1. oh. this is going to be good. nt

[MountainLaurel]

2. Good for them.

Hope they're able to make it happen.

[joeybee12]

3. knr

[xfundy]

4. They already have gays in their ranks.

And those who screech loudest against them are more likely to be hiding their own truths. Duh.

[iris27]

5. Wow, what a world of difference from Scouting here.

(Boy Scouting, I should clarify. Girl Scouts are ok with gays and atheists.)

Maybe one day the BSA will get their heads out of their asses, and my husband will be able to be proud to be an Eagle Scout again.