gcruse - is using 'troll' statements to pose a false argument and stir up emotions.
The basic rational for any kind of public (or governmental) support or funding is and should be based on the contribution a group makes to society as a whole. BSA (as well as religious groups, in general) are considered to contribute to and benefit society - that is the justification for public monies and support. Restrictions in membership on the basis of religion, sex, behavior, achievment, etc. are entirely justifiable based on the aims of the organization - you can't force a synagogue to Bar Mitzvah a 13-year old Muslim (as much as gcruse may 'feel' for the poor boy) or force a minor seminary to take in an atheist to study for the priesthood. However, tax breaks and government preferences exist for both.
gcruse should take some time to mature in its understanding, argument structure and questions.
>>Works for me. Just don't look for any public funding or special taxpayer treatment.
So, that is only to be expected for purely secular organizations? In many cases today, these are de facto anti-religious in nature, preaching a doctrine this is its own "religion".
No one asked you to contribute your dollars.
No one asked that you for public support.
You play too much on words, without clear meaning.
One thing for sure is that young boys look for guidance
and a secure place to learn, seek friendship, and a role model to pattern their lives. T hey do not look for a butt romping
time in the tents that some perverts has their eyes on our young and innocent boys. Keep your damn maoney and leave our boys alone.
a proud scoutmaster of troop 332
Bullfrog
Are you really in favor of discriminating against kids based on religion?
The misleading little nugget you slipped in there was "you". Posters are not the ones discriminating against the kids. The real question is "are you really in favor of the BSA discriminating against kids based on religion"? That's a far more fair question, and a less inflammatory one. Since you chose the more inflammatory version, you shouldn't whine about getting a negative reception.
Just don't look for any public funding or special taxpayer treatment.
What public funding do they receive? And what kind of "special taxpayer treatment" do you think they receive that they shouldn't?