First Thoughts

I have found a lot of general information on the subscription databases that the library has, however there was not any information on the current Boy Scout crisis.  On the Washington Post's website I found an article that gave me some good information.  I learned that since 1978 there have been no homosexual scouts or leaders allowed to participate, "individuals who are open or avowed homosexuals or who engage in behavior that would become a distraction to the mission" of the group.  Then in 2000 this was ruled constitution by the Supreme court on a 5-4 rule.  Another factor in the Boy Scouts of Americas decision is one of their large donors, after they said that they will allow homosexual scouts and leaders this donor was not happy and was threatening to stop giving money to this organization.