with the short shorts and neckerchief.....

[Broncojohnny]

As much as I push for gay rights, I do actually agree with(or at least understand and not disagree with) both Paul and Al on this and understand the concern as a parent. It's never going to be a perfect world. There will always be variables.

All I know is that the boy scouts is not a place to have a conversation about any kind of sexuality. Gay, straight or anything else. The perception of anything that isn't normal per a child's perception is going to force that conversation. No thanks.

[yellowstang]

Al, when little Will is old enough, I'll take him to Baby Dolls! Hell, get him a fake ID, I'll take him for his 16th B-day!

[Mike]

The fact of the matter is that if someone who was gay wanted to be in the boy scouts they could do so today and just not tell anyone. This issue has turned into another opportunity for militant gays to try to ram their bullshit into the mainstream psyche. Not every gay person agrees with this nonsense.

As for the leap that gay=pedophile, they are both deviant sexual lifestyles so the leap isn't a far one to make. Personally I would never have my son be in a troop led by a gay scoutmaster.

I say all this as someone who has no problem with most gay folks I meet. They are just people. But much like Elvis I have a right to regulate who my children come in contact with in various settings.

A fact that seems to get lost in the wash here lately is that word "tolerance" is a two way street.

Awesome

[eastsidetorino]

In general I am an advocate of gay rights. As a former boy scout, I do believe that the boy scouts is not a place for that battle. The boy scouts represent and will represent values that parents deem acceptable. The Boy Scouts are a private organization, and as such should be allowed to establish their own policies.

As for those who like to make fun of the Boy Scouts, I would like to point out that most of today's children spend their time on the computer and tv playing games. I don't see whats so gay about being taught how to shoot, how to camp/hike/survive on your own in the wilderness. Many children raised in the suburbs never get that kind of opportunity. The uniform looks outdated, but when I got to boot camp (almost 10 years ago) I was in a minority when it came to people who could iron their clothes, and knew how to wear a uniform with pride. I saw many 18 year old "kids" in boot camp cry because it was the first time they had been away from their parents. I think more people need some time in an organization like the Boy Scouts.

[Broncojohnny]

Al, when little Will is old enough, I'll take him to Baby Dolls! Hell, get him a fake ID, I'll take him for his 16th B-day!

He is there right now, stop in and get him to show you around some time!

[ELVIS]

All I know is that the boy scouts is not a place to have a conversation about any kind of sexuality. Gay, straight or anything else. The perception of anything that isn't normal per a child's perception is going to force that conversation. No thanks.

Exactly. These little niggas need to be tying knots and shit!!

God bless.

[GE]

LOL, isn't that a classic, GE, or is it fresh?

Oh it's old alright.

[JC316]

I have an I dont give a shit attitude about nearly everything. If you want to be gay, that is your business, but don't flaunt it. That said, I made the mistake of walking into six flags on gay pride day. I was on vacation with no access to the internet and six flags didn't advertise it. Lets just say that I lost all respect for the gay community on that day. Men in speedos making out while riding the foot massagers, women going down on each other in line, being completely disrespectful to security, staff, and straight guests. Basically acting like the rules didn't apply to them.

[FATHERFORD]

Elvis hit the nail on the head for my exact views.


I will say I am a hypocrite as I have enjoyed my time with bi chicks.

[SSMAN]

Holy fuck! I'm a pedophile? I had no idea...

You can't be serious!

It is an exaggerated point that really has nothing to do with sexual preference. The point is, if you (not directed at you specifically) are pushing who you like to have sex with in front of other peoples children, then there is something wrong with you. I don't want any one discussing or proactively exercising their right of sexual preference in front of children.

That is just not the place to do it. Can you be gay and be around children? Sure, just don't be exercising anything that is deemed inappropriate in front of other peoples children.

I don't care if you are straight. If you push your sexual preference openly in front of other peoples children (verbal or physically), then something is wrong with you. Keep it in the bedroom.

[03shadow4v]

So Boy Scouts = bunch of child abusing homosexuals ? Got it . I'll make sure to spread the word in hope of saving kids from this menacing club