Twenty two years ago, David Knapp was removed of the Boy Scouts of America because he was gay. As of this week he is able to rejoin and be eligible to become a Boy Scout Leader. I’m not sure if after all this time he is still interested in taking on the role but there are a lot of people happy to have the discriminating ban of such a wholesome organization lifted. The restriction on openly Gay leaders and employees has officially been removed.
“Today’s vote by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay, lesbian and bisexual adults to work and volunteer is a welcome step toward erasing a stain on this important organization, This resolution will allow chartered organizations to select adult leaders without regard to sexual orientation. Human Rights Campaign President spoke out about the situation stating “Discrimination should have no place in the Boy” Scouts period.
It took up until 2013 to let gay youth into the Boy Scouts , and now not until 2015 are you allowed to be a openly gay Leader in the Boy Scouts of America. The small percent of parents that felt uncomfortable with idea were outnumbered but unfortunately the biggest advocates against the idea are The Christian Community. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints said they wanted to re evaluate their relationship with the scouts.
