troop729sm

Okay, I don't usually post in these kinds of discussions but while I am still allowed my free-speech rights.... .... I would rather see the Boy Scouts counted as defunct by society and disbanded then to succumb to the pressures of those who do not agree with the values of the BSA. I mean, why does EVERYTHING absolutley have to be ABSOLUTELY equal to ABSOLUTELY everyone? Why can't some people think this way and other people think that way? I could go on forever on my disgust with doing away with individuality on a global scale but I will keep it brief here. Why, if a homosexual knows that the values of an organization would make them "feel" as an outsider, would they then want to be a part of that? I am not a homosexual and thus I do not take part in Gay Pride parades carrying a banner in support of heterosexuality. If homosexuals think that there are aspects of the BSA that are positive but not wholly inclusive to their agenda, why not then start their own Homosexual Scouts of America? Are they afraid nobody will join or support them? If so, why is that? I am not a homosexual hater nor do I have a phobia for people who live in that lifestyle but at the same time, why is it so terrible for me to want to belong to an organization that is in line with what I believe as long as it is not in violation of the laws of this country? (And let us not go into the subject changing laws to allow homosexuals into the Boy Scouts). I can tell you if anything destroys Scouting it will be that. I know that I would not allow my son to join an organization whose leadership is in the business of leading young boys into their philosophies of sex, love and marriage if I know for a fact that I do not agree with those philosophies. If you disagree with me that is wonderful as it proves that we all still have some individuality left but I would like to be able to still have a place to go where I feel safe, secure and comfortable. If the BSA does not do that for you, start your own group please and help put lawyers out of work. Patrick