Boy Scouts of America to begin accepting transgender boys

[SZonian]

The Boy Scouts of America said on Monday the group would begin accepting transgender boys, bucking its more than a century-old practice of using the gender stated on a birth certificate to determine eligibility.

"Starting today, we will accept and register youth in the Cub and Boy Scout programs based on the gender identity indicated on the application," Boy Scouts of America communications director Effie Delimarkos said in an emailed statement.

Delimarkos cited shifting definitions of gender under state laws, which can "vary widely from state to state," in explaining the change.

She said that while the organization offers programs for all youths, its Cub and Boy Scout programs are specifically for boys. The change will allow children to apply even if male is not listed on their birth certificate.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/boy-scouts-america-begin-accepting-transgender-boys-004327894.html

[Frank Cannon]

As an Eagle Scout I find this effing garbage and it makes the whole organization worthless. FU BSA.

[SZonian]

As an adult leader, I could tolerate the homo youth.  We had a plan on how to manage/control any aberrant behavior.

When they allowed adult homo leaders, I resigned after 25+ years.

This is just one more step towards full "inclusion" of any and all "genders" into the Scouting program...regardless of the fact that there are Girl Scouts, Venture Crews, etc...the Boy Scouts had to be destroyed and it is.

[Frank Cannon]

This is just one more step towards full "inclusion" of any and all "genders" into the Scouting program...regardless of the fact that there are Girl Scouts, Venture Crews, etc...the Boy Scouts had to be destroyed and it is.

Exactly. The organization has been PC's to death. How the hell are camp outs and summer camp supposed to work now? The whole thing is absurd.

[geronl]

How the mighty have fallen. Once they accepted overnights with homo scout leaders, it was only a matter of time.

How many years until the first nude Jamboree?

[Applewood]

For years the local Boy Scouts used the church in my neighborhood for meetings and events.  Once the organization allowed homosexuals to be scoutmasters, however, the church ended its arrangement with the local Boy Scouts chapter and instead partnered with a faith-based alternative group.    I think we may see more and more alternative groups springing up, and eventually, the Boy Scouts will cease to exist.  What parents would want to expose their young sons to such abominations?

[debrawiest]

For years the local Boy Scouts used the church in my neighborhood for meetings and events.  Once the organization allowed homosexuals to be scoutmasters, however, the church ended its arrangement with the local Boy Scouts chapter and instead partnered with a faith-based alternative group.    I think we may see more and more alternative groups springing up, and eventually, the Boy Scouts will cease to exist.  What parents would want to expose their young sons to such abominations?

Kudos to your church for making the right decision!
My dear grandfather was a scoutmaster for many years. He devoted much time and treasure to molding the young boys in his troop. He would be heartbroken at how the organization has devolved.

[Doug Loss]

Instead of the BSA:

http://www.traillifeusa.com/

Instead of the GSA (Girl Scouts):

https://www.americanheritagegirls.org/

[17 Oaks]

As an adult leader, I could tolerate the homo youth.  We had a plan on how to manage/control any aberrant behavior.

When they allowed adult homo leaders, I resigned after 25+ years.

This is just one more step towards full "inclusion" of any and all "genders" into the Scouting program...regardless of the fact that there are Girl Scouts, Venture Crews, etc...the Boy Scouts had to be destroyed and it is.

This is nothing but a layer on the onion as is the LGBT.  Look at where the river flows and not at the boats floating in the current.


There is a destination and its a global movement.  It revolves around the full and open unfettered sex with anyone, anytime, anywhere and the last bastion to be overcome is sex with children.  The old line group that has a world wide footprint and goes to the highest or orders, be it the wealthy or the political connected.  NAMBLA, North American Man Boy Love Association has long since advocated for sex with boys as young as 5 years.  They are not far off from opening this door publicly.


I do not believe we will ever see another middle of the road Democrat ever run for POTUS.  The Democrat, a k a Progressive movement, Reality check: Communism!


I grew in an age when if you pulled the lever for a Dem or a GOp it really made no difference as they all shared the same values and you could expect mostly the same results.  That began to change in the 60's and what we have today is the spawn from that time.  Certainly the Boy Scouts  and I was one, had high standards and taught me a lot back in those days.  What kind of campfire talk are we going to have with a Homo leader and girls who wanna be boys and a few boys who wanna be boy toys.


What who is driving this train?  Look to the Federal GOVT is!  All that needs to be done is to lower the age of consent and your 10 yr old son is dating a 50 yr old man, and so is your 10 year old daughter...

[Bigun]

As an adult leader, I could tolerate the homo youth.  We had a plan on how to manage/control any aberrant behavior.

When they allowed adult homo leaders, I resigned after 25+ years.

This is just one more step towards full "inclusion" of any and all "genders" into the Scouting program...regardless of the fact that there are Girl Scouts, Venture Crews, etc...the Boy Scouts had to be destroyed and it is.

Your story is very similar to mine.  I currently refuse to even donate so much as a dime to BSA.

[txradioguy]

Sad day for scouting.

Time for churches to divest themselves of the BSA entirely.

[Cripplecreek]

Guess we better learn to get used to this sort of thing.

Trump To Keep Obama Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Protections In Place

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,246959.msg1211446.html#msg1211446

[endicom]

Sad day for scouting.

Time for churches to divest themselves of the BSA entirely.

Maybe the churches can take a lesson from the BSA and not grub for taxpayer money.

[240B]

Sad day for scouting.

Time for churches to divest themselves of the BSA entirely.

Already happening. Once  the Boy Scouts stops being an organization run by community and local parents, when the Boy Scouts becomes a "political" means to advance far-Left agenda, then why wouldn't Mom and Pop America say,


"You know what...screw this crap."


If Hollywood and the rest of those freaks want to raise children that way, then I don't care.


But to impose their perceptive belief on the entire nation, just because they believe that they are so divinely correct, is in fact fascism.

[txradioguy]

Already happening. Once  the Boy Scouts stops being an organization run by community and local parents, when the Boy Scouts becomes a "political" means to advance far-Left agenda, then why wouldn't Mom and Pop America say,


"You know what...screw this crap."


If Hollywood and the rest of those freaks want to raise children that way, then I don't care.


But to impose their perceptive belief on the entire nation, just because they believe that they are so divinely correct, is in fact fascism.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[txradioguy]

My oldest son is an Eagle Scout...I'll never forget the look of pure hate during the 2000 Dem Convention in LA when the people booed the Scouts as they presented the Colors to start the convention.

Wish we were on speaking terms now so I could ask him what he thinks of this travesty.

[endicom]

Wish we were on speaking terms now so I could ask him what he thinks of this travesty.

@DCPatriot is your son?

[txradioguy]

@DCPatriot is your son?

 

Damn I'm old...but not that old!

[mountaineer]

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have fallen into a deep, dark pit of political correctness from which they never will emerge. It's time to support or start wholesome alternatives for children, whether church-based or not (e.g., 4H).

For many years, I was a Pioneer Club leader at my church. We sang songs, did crafts, played games, had a Bible-based lesson and did projects to help other people, meeting on Thursday afternoons for about an hour and a half. We took the girls bowling and to a local park for some hiking. I believe the boys' groups, led by responsible men in the congregation, went on camping trips.

If your church doesn't have such a group, think about starting one. Several churches can go in together on it. Besides Pioneer Clubs for girls and boys, there's Trail Life for boys, for example. If you're not into the Christian aspect of such a program, the local extension service may have something to offer, and they always can use volunteers. Our extension office not only is affiliated with 4H, it has programs to teach the children about gardening, animals and other outdoorsy stuff.

It's a sad thing, but scouting as we knew it is about to jump the shark.

[HonestJohn]

Are transgendered boys...

... boys who think they are girls?
... girls who think they are boys?

I can never figure the term out.

[musiclady]

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

How long has it been since they actually said/meant this oath?

What a rotten shame that such a fine organization has sunk into the sewer of depravity....   

[musiclady]

Are transgendered boys...

... boys who think they are girls?
... girls who think they are boys?

I can never figure the term out.

It's a meaningless term because there is no such thing.  Male DNA is male DNA is male DNA.

The people they are talking about including are messed up little boys (probably messed up by their messed up parents).

[mountaineer]

Are transgendered boys...

... boys who think they are girls?
... girls who think they are boys?

I can never figure the term out.

I can't, either. If there's a photo, it usually becomes more apparent, though.

[17 Oaks]

At what age is someone able to full understand and commit to the ramifications of being a transgender?  IMO not until the late teens at the earliest.

[geronl]

It is child abuse and they are now enabling it