Posted on 08/07/2012 6:36:10 AM PDT by xzins
A spokesperson for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has advised that the former Massachusetts governor disagrees with the Boy Scout’s current policy prohibiting open homosexuals from serving as members and leaders.
According to The Associated Press, Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul told the news outlet in an email that Romney still stands by his beliefs that homosexual men should be able to serve in the organization. She specifically noted that Romney had outlined his views in 1994 during a political debate, and that his stance has not changed.
“I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue,” Romney stated during the debate. “I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
As previously reported, last month, the Boy Scouts of America issued a statement reaffirming its policy prohibiting open homosexuals from joining the organization.
“The committee’s work and conclusion is that this policy reflects the beliefs and perspectives of the BSA’s members, thereby allowing Scouting to remain focused on its mission and the work it is doing to serve more youth,” the statement said. “The review included forthright and candid conversation and extensive research and evaluations — both from within Scouting and from outside of the organization.”
The decision to reiterate and reaffirm the Scout’s current policy followed two years of deliberations from an eleven-member committee comprised of Boy Scout executives and other volunteers who represented “a diversity of perspectives and opinions.”
When all was said and done, the committee concluded that the restriction served as “the best policy” for the Boy Scouts.
The current policy reads, “While the BSA does not proactively inquire about the sexual orientation of employees, volunteers, or members, we do not grant membership to individuals who are open or avowed homosexuals or who engage in behavior that would become a distraction to the mission of the BSA.”
Mitt Romney also recently reiterated his support for homosexual adoption. This past May, in an interview with Neil Cavuto of Fox News, he explained that while he is against the concept of homosexual “marriage,” he does believe that homosexual couples should be able to adopt children.
“[I]f two people of the same gender want to live together, want to have a loving relationship, or even to adopt a child, in my state, individuals of the same sex were able to adopt children. In my view, that’s something that people have a right to do,” Romney outlined. “But, to call that ‘marriage’ is something that in my view is a departure from the real meaning of that word.”
He had first outlined his position on the matter in 1996 while talking to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
“Well, they are able to adopt children,” he said. “I’m not going to change that.”
Prior to Saul serving as Romney’s press secretary, Richard Grenell, an open homosexual, filled the position.
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Just like McLame pimped for Obama in ‘08, Mitt is doing the same for him this time as well. The GOP is worse than the RATS. At least with the RATS we knew game plan but the GOP is keeps stabbing us in the back and we keep taking it.
Reclaiming the Republican party is the more practical and direct route to conservative power. A conservative third party only advances the leftist agenda, numerically speaking (e.g. Ross Perot).
Meanwhile, our God-given freedoms are tottering on a dangerous precipice. Political differences become irrelevant when a corrupt leader such as Obama holds the Constitution and the Rule of Law in absolute contempt, and ignores or circumvents both at every opportunity.
The entire statement is a bit more revealing and not quite so damning:I concur with your observation. Unfortunately, your opinion is not going to sway anyone today.
I agree with the angels right to decline the abuse, but I personally think it is OK if they want to abuse them.
African Americans have a similar impact inside the Democrat coalition in the 25 some states where they are mostly located (and where they run some cities, which always gives a voting bloc a bit more clout).
The Democrats cannot afford to have a black walkout. The Republicans cannot afford to have a Conservative walkout.
All same thing in both cases ~ total party meltdown.
On the other hand, the 60% of the part that is not strictly Conservative is broken up into several different groups. There is the 15% GOP-e crowd ~ they are a full 25% of the remaining 60% which gives them a bit more recognition among regular Republicans than they deserve. They also control the rump Republican parties in the states like Massachuetts and New York without significant Republican control, and certainly without Conservative control.
But, they're still only 15% of the total on the ground Republican base voting strength and can be, if an attempt is made, KICKED TO THE CURB like an old paper cup from 7/11.
The Conservatives still outvote all the other blocs.
Maybe the way to start this is to deny the GOP-e a Convention Quorum. I don't know what the quorum rules are, but if the delegates don't go the convention doesn't happen. There are ways to make this an objective.
And while of that subject he said that he was reminded of that old 1950-60 era TV game show titled "I've Got A Secret".
I heard Romneys handler was out of touch..this proves it. No indoctrination into Gay life style for boy scouts should be his position.
So, what is your goal here? I am assuming it isn’t to make sure he is short enough that Obama is re-elected.
Yes, Respect his opinion. You are entitled to disagree with him all you like, but it’s important to note that Romney didn’t propose legislation to make it illegal for you to oppose him. I may not agree with him on lots of things, but he has never done anything to justify the personal attacks I have seen on this forum.
This is neither the first or last time I will wonder how many hard line liberals are trying to hide under the label of “Christian”. It’s almost like how many can get in the same closet.
Like pedophiles, he likes to get close and personal. But in all seriousness this position should not surprise anyone. I suspect that with enough time he will eventually out himself.
right now he is the only “might win “ choice..I dont think the country can take another 4 years of Obama and survive.
Let them keep thing this. I will ENTHUSIASTICALLY vote for Romney and am encouraging all my friends and relatives to vote. The survival of our Republic is at stake. Romney may not be my idea of a conservative candidate, but when you have the choice between the Antichrist and anyone else, you don't vote for the Antichrist.
I agree. And I dont think for a minute Romney believes in indoctination of boys into the gay life style
I have been repeatedly trying to make that point to my enlightened friends.
Few things, or behaviors in life, can show such a direct correlation.
They'll simply not vote.
To chew away at the Democrat's numeric edge in this race we will need to peel off a part of a large faction.
That does not seem to be the intent of the GOP-e. They are, in fact, lining themselves up for one of the great defeats of all history.
"In a few short days, Republicans from across this country will decide more than their party's nominee. They will decide the very future of our party and the conservative coalition that Ronald Reagan built. Conservatives can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines in this election, and Governor Romney is the candidate who will stand up for the conservative principles that we hold dear," said Senator Santorum. "Governor Romney has a deep understanding of the important issues confronting our country today, and he is the clear conservative candidate that can go into the general election with a united Republican party." -- Rick Santorum"a guy who has gone through that pressure cooker, who has developed a passion, who understands why he's a conservative and understands the issues, how they weave together. Santorum added that conservatives are "about traditional values and a traditional way of American life" and that Mitt Romney "understands that, it's not just in his head anymore, it's in his heart."
"I like him. The time I spent with him, he was a gentleman. He's very sincere." -- Rick Santorum
The Antichrist, in fact, isn't currently running for office ~ mostly since he doesn't need to you know. His acolytes are a different sort of business. They have to feel wanted.
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