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/me points to his avitar
I started cub scouts many years ago. Went through cub scouts into Boy Scouts, became a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, I was a Den Chief, worked on summer camp staff for multiple years, and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
The troop I was involved in until they folded in 1999, was very active. We went camping once a month. It was great fun. I was also active in a couple different Explorer Posts.
I am still involved with the scouting program, but more on the fringes. As my son gets older, I hope he will be interested in scouting and if he is, I will get more involved.
Scouting is a great program. I have seen many youth go through summer camp and learn and grow. Not only do the scouts of today have to deal with gays and athiests, but our local summer camp staff has to learn about sexual harassment.
I think the ban on gays has a big push from the public and churches. People tend to associate gay male adults with pedophelia when they are around male youth. Hence the ban. I am not saying it's right, but that's one reason why.
As for the athiest thing goes, my personal view is, as long as they aren't trying to change the BSA, and can respect others who are religous, let them be involved. But then again, here comes the pressure from the churches who predominantly sponsor scout troops.
As with any organization, you must bend to the will of your supporters.
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