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Boy Scouts’ Gay Ban: Should it Go?

While the national organization debates the merits of lifting the ban on gay participants, we want to get your take on the issue.

As the Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 103rd birthday Friday, Feb. 8, a heated dispute is likely putting a damper on any celebrations. The national organization was expected to take up the issue of removing a ban on gay participants recently. It, however, delayed taking action until May “due to the complexity of this issue,” according to the Chicago Tribune. Even if the national council votes in favor of lifting the ban, local chapters would retain their right to keep it in place. Some members and supporters of the private organization designed to teach boys life, citizenship and leadership skills say it’s time to end the ban on gay participants. Others are staunchly opposed to the notion. Should the organization lift its national …

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Shore Acres Rick

1:36 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013

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