Obama Opposes Boy Scouts Gay Ban; Boy Scouts Respond

As reported by the Washington Blade, the White House has announced its opposition to the Boy Scouts of America's gay ban >

“The President believes the Boy Scouts is a valuable organization that has helped educate and build character in American boys for more than a century,” White House spokesperson Shin Inouye said in the statement. “He also opposes discrimination in all forms, and as such opposes this policy that discriminates on basis of sexual orientation.”

The Boy Scouts spokesperson, Deron Smith, responded >

“The Boy Scouts of America respects the opinions of President Obama and appreciates his recognition that Scouting is a valuable organization” Smith said. “We believe that good people can personally disagree on this topic and still work together to accomplish the common good.”

read the full article > The Washington Blade