Lest you think the Cub Scouts' homophobia is only a problem for Cub Scouts and my rants are merely sour grapes, I contend their prejudiced yet legal policies, accepted by both the Supreme Court and people who support the Boy Scouts of America, create a climate that leads to tragedies like this:
DETAILS IN GAY IOWA TEEN'S DEATH AFTER ALLEGEDLY ENDURING THREATS EMERGE
He was 14.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kenneth Weishuhn's family and friends, as well as all LGBTQ youth.
I send my deepest thanks to those of you who have commented and emailed me privately with your support and agreement that the BSA and such attitudes are unacceptable.
The most powerful force in this world is love. Plain and simple. Love. Between people. Any and all people. Love does not discriminate.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that so many people do.
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