Should Gay Scouts Be Allowed in Tinley Troops?
Two local sponsors say yes, but the decision will not likely come easily. What's your take on allowing gay scouts in local troops?
This includes the congregation of Faith United Presbyterian Church and the Tinley Park Police Department. Both sponsor Tinley scout troops, and both are bracing for the upcoming decision, according to the Chicago Tribune.
"I think the congregation would (support lifting the ban on gay scouts) ... but it would not be a unanimous decision or an easy decision, and it would require some people to struggle deeply with their faith," United First Reverend and Eagle Scout Adam Malak said.
Bill Brady is the committee chair of Tinley police sponsored Troop 911. He, too, anticipates allowing gay membership in his troop, should the decision become theirs. He says the police department, as a government organization, has a non discriminatory policy and the scout troop would likely follow suit.
The BSA is expected to make a decision whether to consider allowing gay scout membership in May.
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Fatty Arbuckle's Champagne Bottle
10:16 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Dont ask, dont tell was a great philosiphy. I dont care if you are gay, just dont mince, sashe' and saunter past me. In other words....dont telegraph it. Keep it in the broomcloset, bath house glory hole or bedroom.
Looking For The Truth in Tinley Park
4:31 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
You should only allow gay scouts if blonde scouts, right handed scouts, and blue eyed scouts can also join. But please - Don't allow bigots or homophobes to join the troop.