“Girls rule, boys drool.”
That childhood taunt have been heard on playgrounds for years.
There is no doubt that Girl Scouts of America, as opposed to Boy Scouts, have been doing things pretty darn well – when it comes to being all-inclusive.
Yes, that means girls who are lesbian. Or bi-sexual.
On the other hand, the continued brouhaha over Boy Scouts allowing open gay members continues. Texas Governor Rick Perry has entered the fray, saying this week he didn’t think the national organization should soften its stance on allowing proclaimed homosexual boys and men to join the organization.
Never mind that these same boys and men have been earning badges, going to meetings, setting up campsites and giving their thousands of hours to this organization and the wonderful projects that BOA does each year.
Recently, Boy Scouts delivered 1.4 million signatures – that’s boxes and boxes of petitions – to their Irving-based national office, asking that the ban be lifted.
Keep in mind that they are not talking about a policy that would welcome gays openly. They are talking about there not being an “anti-gay” policy. Basically, there wouldn’t be a policy directly against gays.
Good job. That’s a step in the right direction. The decision by the national board of the directors for the organization is due at any time.
It’s about time.
Girl Scouts, on the other hand, have had an inclusive policy for many years. Their basic policy? “Recognizing the human rights of all people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.” While the organization tiptoes a fine line in not trying to upset some supporters, the idea seems to be a non-issue for most of the girls.
With more than 3.6 million members – girls and women – Girl Scouts of America can boast a lot of highly influential women, including two-thirds of the women serving in the U.S. Congress.
It’s about time that the Boy Scouts stop the fight and include the people who are already members of their organization.
