I believe in tolerance. Tolerance does not mean acceptance
or conformance. EVERYONE knows the policy against homosexual lifestyles
beliefs, etc. within the BSA. Telling them they must change to show tolerance
is ludicrous. This young man is now being held accountable for his actions.
That is something this country is sorely lacking today; acceptance of
consequences. This is a quote from the article that most of the complainers
seem to have missed; "This scout proactively notified his unit leadership and
Eagle Scout counselor that he does not agree to scouting's principle of 'Duty
to God' and does not meet scouting's membership standard on sexual
orientation," The BSA adroitly made this statement. "Agreeing to do
one's 'Duty to God' is a part of the scout Oath and Law and a requirement of
achieving the Eagle Scout rank." How can you expect to be awarded an honor
from an organization that you purposefully told you don’t believe in the
principles for which they stand? Additionally, and even more to the point, why
do you even want to be given that honor if you don’t believe in what it stands
for? Lay off haters!
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