tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post2524520762273600158..comments2024-03-20T05:20:24.744-04:00Comments on Who Woulda Thought?: Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of AmericaWho Woulda Thought?http://www.blogger.com/profile/14492854309076767707noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-36938825975467732312013-02-11T23:50:15.339-05:002013-02-11T23:50:15.339-05:00Good, thoughtful post. I didn't know the histo...Good, thoughtful post. I didn't know the history behind those past "obstacles" you listed...<br /><br />And I think there really is no political fight so marginal that rabid partisans looking for an argument won't jump in.<br /><br />I'm gay, and no one I knew in high school was out and about and running around telling everyone about it when they were Scout age. That's just not how it works.<br /><br />The Scout leaders might be another matter. If two guys or two women who are together have a kid in scouts and want to be active as a leader of some sort, that seems legitimate.<br /><br />But BSA is going to be called the enemy of all that is good regardless of how they come out on this. All they can do is try and sound as though it's THEIR decision...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323871207793126503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-20971398144174600752013-02-10T18:08:01.280-05:002013-02-10T18:08:01.280-05:00Well said. Both of our sons were Scouts, I was a d...Well said. Both of our sons were Scouts, I was a den mother for a couple of years, and our amateur radio club has been sponsoring a Venture crew for about fifteen years. All of the Scout leaders, and Scouts we've gotten to know over the years are top-notch. I'm sorry BSA has been put into this position, and worry that some of the church sponsors may dump them if the decision doesn't go their way. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-5765933536380257712013-02-10T08:51:21.194-05:002013-02-10T08:51:21.194-05:00So well said Kevin. It's more than a shame whe...So well said Kevin. It's more than a shame when kids get caught in the crossfire of political debate. People need to think about them first and understand fully what the organization is all about and how much good it does. I commend you for all you've done in scouting. Well done! Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-8354800308277798812013-02-09T22:26:28.273-05:002013-02-09T22:26:28.273-05:00Great post bro. Great post bro. Damon Peter Rallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157261418784403307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-1033181826895470132013-02-09T09:02:15.241-05:002013-02-09T09:02:15.241-05:00I agree that Scouting should be about service, lea...I agree that Scouting should be about service, learning life skills and all that, but unfortunately, sexual orientation has become an issue, and not just because one side wants the Scouts to "legitimize their lifestyle," but because kids are being denied the opportunity to learn these skills as a result of being gay. (Do the BSA teach how not to write run-on sentences? If so, I need to join.) From my perspective, it's not a two sided issue, it's that kids are being actively kicked out of the scouts (a boy in Missouri was kicked out of the Boy Scouts for being gay) and not given the same opportunity. So, while I agree with what you say regarding the positive aspects, characterizing a 'side' as wanting nothing more than the BSA to exclaim "you guys are ok" misses the point. Like you say, it's about giving all boys the same chances, right?Pickleopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772003052474877906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-49168187474483485102013-02-09T08:13:26.322-05:002013-02-09T08:13:26.322-05:00This excellent, a lot of what I have been thinking...This excellent, a lot of what I have been thinking and saying on the topic too. I was one of those Den Mothers who coukdnt.move up in the early 80's and have seen so much change since then, including 2 tours of duty as a cubmsster. Ive cut back a bit lately on Boy Scouts because the boy is almost grown snd his sister needed a girl scout leader. None of this erangling has anything to do with aBaden-Powell's vision of an orgainization that would serve youth and teach them to serve others. I think he would be appalled at the idea of excluding any youth. <br />By thewayI have of ten used the story of Mr Boyce with my own scouts, reminding them that you never know the consequences of that Good Turn.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288912903659572443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554244491284441468.post-43531295097395543962013-02-08T20:26:41.531-05:002013-02-08T20:26:41.531-05:00Very well said, I applaud you for bringing this &q...Very well said, I applaud you for bringing this "side" of the argument to light. I can honestly say, never once since this started, have I heard anyone standing up for the kids rights. And I have certainly been guilty of thinking, "I won't be giving any more money to the Scouts" - but I actually haven't been in the position to make that decision, since I don't know anyone with Scouts geographically close enough to me right now to help them or not.<br /><br />thanks for giving me something else to think about.lorihokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603712673095340125noreply@blogger.com