The Irving-based Boy Scouts of America have said today that they plan on ending their ban on the participation of openly gay Scouts, but will continue to bar gay adults from serving as leaders in the organization. The proposal must still be approved at a meeting in May.
Former D Magazine staffer (and current TexMo editor) Brian Sweany summed up the situation well, via Twitter:
What the @boyscouts are saying: If you are a gay member, you can earn the rank of Eagle and be an exemplary Scout and young leader. (1/2)
— Brian D. Sweany (@Brian_Sweany) April 19, 2013
But if that same Eagle Scout later wants to volunteer as an adult, tough luck–you don’t meet the requirements. What a shameful message.
— Brian D. Sweany (@Brian_Sweany) April 19, 2013
