tominrichmond

From BSA website: Boy Scouts of America believes that homosexual conduct is inconsistent with the obligations in the Scout Oath and Scout Law to be morally straight and clean in thought, word, and deed. Couldn't be clearer. And makes absolute practical sense. We wouldn't think of putting opposite sex heterosexual scouts in close proximity (as a matter of fact, most councils/districts/units have regs to this effect) such as same-tent camping or bathing-- why in the world would we admit homosexual boys or leaders into a situation ripe for acting out on homosexual inclinations?

The reply to the original question "why no homosexuals in boy scouts?" is simple: no sane parent would entrust his child to a group that allowed people sexually attracted to him to be in close quarters with him. If, as has been suggested here, the scouts change this policy, expect to see a flight from the organization. No, I am not saying that all homosexuals are going to act on their attractions. I am saying that the BSA policy is rooted in common sense and understanding human nature. Aside from this very practical reason, homosexuality is not morally straight conduct. Regardles