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Written by ryan   
Tuesday, 30 January 2007

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recently my friend came out that he was gay and he was in boy scouts. however when his troop found out they asked to leave because they said he was disrespecting religion. how is that possible? im organizing a protest against the boy scouts for promoting racism and biased views.

now however if a private organization recieves federal funding they must adhere to federal standards and laws. and the boy scouts of america do recieve federal funding so when they kick someone out if they dont have another reason accept sexual orientation then they can be sued.
 
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 That's horrible..., Wednesday, 31 January 2007
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Wow...another obvious case of ignorance. That's sad. Exactly how is it the Boy Scouts' place to tell people how to live their lives? I think I must've missed that. So what kind of stuff are you doing to help "right this wrong"?

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 boy scouts iugnorants, Monday, 02 June 2008
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I yused to be a boy scout. i quit because of there ignorance.it was the most pregidist place ive ever been to.

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 Some issues.., Sunday, 04 May 2008
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Their are a few things i find suspect in this post. I'm not accusing you of inautheniticity, but here goes... 
 
1. As to the title- don't ask don't tell is a policy enacted by Bill Clinton and only applies to gays in the U.S. military. 
 
2. The Boy Scouts are not affiliated with any religion, so I don't see why they would ban this kid for religious reasons. 
 
3. The Boy Scouts are known for discriminating adult gays (for instance by banning them from troop leadership) but this would be the first instance of them banning a kid. 
 
Overall, I think you should be sure your friend's story is streight. And, if it is, you should contact the media: because you have quite a story on your hands.

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 No title, Thursday, 27 March 2008
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Okay i am new to this BUT i think it is not right that boy scouts all of a sudden has a religion when i dont think that anyone even knew about it. Its not rightfor anyone to be outed for being themselves andd boy scouts is wrong!!! 
 
Peace.Love.Priscilla

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 wow, Saturday, 01 March 2008
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I think it's amazing what your doing for him. I didn't think religion had to do with boy scouts either..?

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 RELIGION?, Saturday, 23 February 2008
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I never knew that boy scouts had a religion. I honestly dont think that your personal preference should matter. Especially when it comes to an activity like boy scouts. Regardless of his preference!  
PEACE!  
this is amazing what your doing

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 how?!?!?!, Wednesday, 03 October 2007
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i am beyond behind you on that - gay, straight bi - whatever you are people need to accept and move on - life is too short to have biased opinions, racist thought etc... - why cant we all just like... be one? - i know its cliche and all but for real...WHY? if i can do anything let me know - i am behind this 100%

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 love is love, Tuesday, 26 June 2007
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we should celebrate love as it is and recognize all forms of it. i never knew the boy scouts kiks out gay scouts before this, so thanks for bringing it up. its great that you're taking action against these bigots. :) 
 
g'luck.

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