Cascade Boy Scout Leader Says He'll Leave if Gays Allowed
The Boy Scout troop leader has served with the Boy Scouts since 1968 and before that, was a Cub and Boy Scout leader.
A man who has served as a leader with the Boy Scouts in southwest Atlanta for 46 years said he is prepared to give up Scouting, one of his life's passions, if the organization decides to allow gay members and leaders. For the last 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America have banned gays from joining their ranks. On Feb. 6, the organization announced that it would delay until May its decision to either continue enforcing the ban or to admit gays, which has sparked both outrage and praise from parents and those involved with Scouts. Donald Wheat, a Scout Master for Troop 3290 in southwest Atlanta since 1968 and once a Cub and Boy Scout himself, said he would leave the organization all together if BSA decides to accept gay members. “I will have …
Stephen W. Ramsden
8:08 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
excellent comments Dominique and D.J. this is nothing more than age old discrimination. end of story. more ›