If local dens of Scouts are independent of the national organization, then are they bound by this execrable decision or can they exercise their individual prerogative and deny admission to homos?
If they can’t, what’s to stop them from forswearing affiliation with the national aand establishing an Independent Boy Scouts organization that embraces the classic values of Scouting?
Den = Cub Scout, i.e. elementary ages 6-11.
Troop = Boy Scout, ages 11-18.
Just FYI...
Also, there is no such thing as being “independent” because use of the terms “Scout” or “Scouting” is restricted by Public Law to the BSA and GSA with their respective Congressional Charters. If you want the benefits of the program for advancement, training, organization, and facilities access, then there remains no choice on the policy.