Thanks, I was not aware of that before now. It’s consistent with Mitt Romney's position supporting the right of local councils of the Boy Scouts of America to make local decisions and enforce their policy regarding homosexuals in the Boy Scouts.
Some FReepers are very concerned about Romney’s personal opinion that all people should be allowed to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation. However, it’s reassuring to me that Romney will stand firmly for local and states rights in setting policy regardless of his personal opinions.
As an Eagle Scout myself, I disagree with Romney's personal opinion if applied to Boy Scout leaders, but I applaud his stand in support of the right of the Boy Scouts to set and enforce their policy.
I also note that Romney served on the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board from 1993 to 2002 despite his personal beliefs about their policy on this one issue.