I respectfully disagree with those who say that this is not an important topic. I agree with Blancmange that expelling the Ugandan scout program is not necessary, however a public statement denouncing and condemning this law is necessary from the WOSM and as an influential member of the organization, the BSA should lead this motion. Now I know some of you are thinking, why should the BSA make a public statement about this topic? The answer is quite simple, Scouting teaches us to lead, to stand up for what is right, so this is our opportunity to practice what we preach and ask for the Ugandan Scout Board's Chief to resign his position.
To address the idea that "this is not a Scout rule, but proposed legislation in another country" While you are correct saying that this is not a scouting rule, it is still a major piece of Ugandan legislation that was created by the Chief of the Scout Board of Uganda. How many Chiefs of Scouting boards in China or Iraq authored laws executing people? I'm quite sure that if Scouting leaders from other countries started drafting discriminatory legislation, the BSA would have something to say. The common link is that the author of this Ugandan law holds a high office in the Ugandan Scouting Movement, asking for his resignation is a fair request.
