Boy Scouts Will Consider Measure to Lift Ban on Gay Youths, but Not Leaders

After months of mulling over the issue, the voting members of the Boy Scouts of America will consider a resolution to lift the ban on gay members, but not gay leadership.

Deron Smith, spokesman for the BSA, told Reuters Friday that the resolution will be voted upon in May at the national youth organization's Board Meeting in Texas.

"No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone," reads the proposed resolution.

"…the Boy Scouts of America will maintain the current membership policy for all adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America."

Also according to the resolution, the Boy Scouts "does not have an agenda on the matter of sexual orientation, and resolving this complex issue is not the role of the organization, nor may any member use Scouting to promote or advance any social or political position or agenda…" Read more

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