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March 11, 2013
16:01 • 2 months ago
Today in WTF: A Gawker tipster has revealed that the Boy Scouts of America aren’t sure if those scary Gays™ can keep their eyes/hands to themselves. The BSA is apparently polling members about the appropriateness of homosexual leaders attending overnight camping trips, and other rules/activities which could/would be impacted by a proposed change to the BSA’s policy barring gay members. While some argue that certain questions have merit — like questions about the appropriateness of gay teens sharing a tent — the overall tone and apparent need for such a poll doesn’t seem very inclusive to us. Thoughts?

Today in WTF: A Gawker tipster has revealed that the Boy Scouts of America aren’t sure if those scary Gays™ can keep their eyes/hands to themselves. The BSA is apparently polling members about the appropriateness of homosexual leaders attending overnight camping trips, and other rules/activities which could/would be impacted by a proposed change to the BSA’s policy barring gay members. While some argue that certain questions have merit — like questions about the appropriateness of gay teens sharing a tent — the overall tone and apparent need for such a poll doesn’t seem very inclusive to us. Thoughts?

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  1. bgelb reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    There is always so much focus in the media about marriage equality that other gay-rights issues are often ignored. The...
  2. circa1982 reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    I’M AN EAGLE SCOUT. I ALSO FUCK GUYS. TRUE STORY.
  3. the-steppenwolf reblogged this from tiptoelightlypastmymind
  4. tiptoelightlypastmymind reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    Yes, let’s put the gay teen in a tent all by himself. Separate but equal. Also, he should have a separate washing area....
  5. colbycheese11 answered: some of these questions don’t even make sense. if the youth minister passes the background check, yes he deserves to lead the troop.
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  8. coppercontroller answered: I really don’t think the BSA has any idea what to do, so it’s asking other people to decide for it.
  9. tmblrofmich reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    what the actual fuck.
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  13. dereknance reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    Seriously?! I might have to do a video answering these questions…..
  14. annie-mosity reblogged this from timecubed
  15. gummysquee reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    Well I know I’m molested by roaming hoards of lesbians every time I walk out the door. I don’t see why gay men or gay...
  16. smokemirrorsflashinglights answered: outrageous
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  18. timecubed reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    All of these situations are very appropriate because it would be a great lesson in being brave (thanks, Boy Scouts...
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  20. syzlak answered: Fuck the Boy Scouts
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    Reblogging for later.
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  26. katielouiselee answered: I think this is likely to be more educational for the public than for the BSA. Even if ‘allowed’, I wouldn’t want my son to join, gay or not.
  27. no-this-is-patrick reblogged this from shortformblog
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  29. mfnvu answered: Forget the survey. Peep those comments! As a queer person of color, i want to smash all the white heteropatriarchy with a giant hammer.
  30. kylegreggy reblogged this from shortformblog and added:
    Society at large, especially the BSA, needs education on the LGBTQ community. They are PEOPLE after all, with the same...
  31. infinite-fetch answered: BSA have never shown any desire to lead on this issue before. This is just further proof that they care more about their image than fairness.
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