Let's hear from scouts, present and past and especially Eagle Scouts. Parents and group leaders and the general public are also encouraged to comment.

The Boy Scouts have made a horrible decision. Shameful, disgraceful, and undignified. Why not also base it on skin color, religion, nationality, etc. This is embarrassing to the Scouts and the Nation.

Although I disagree with the Boy Scouts decision, It is not really a shock, considering that they are a christian based group. I do find it ironic and kind of ridiculous that, just like the US Military, gays have been members since they both were formed. The military finally accepted that fact and removed the barriers to gays serving openly. The Boy Scouts however, seem to be perfectly comfortable in their ignorance and bigoted thinking. I'm sure Jesus would have a few choice words for them on how to treat our fellow man.

It's a private organization. It is up to them. The left is pretty good at chastising what they consider intolerant, making them intolerant themselves.
I'm thinking of making up some tee shirts that say" tolerate my intolerance".
I don't hear the left speaking out about the muslim position on guy rights. Very hypocritical.

cleary if gays were in the boyscouts they would have some more modern looking uniforms

The Boy Scouts also refuse to accept people who don't believe in god into their ranks, however, there are ways of getting around it...sort of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

I don't think they allow women either.

They might: http://scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Uniform/fleader.aspx

I find this question to be as ignorant as "Do you agree or disagree with the United Negro College Fund's decision to exclude all non-black children?"

Whether you agree or not they are private organizations that can do as they please.

It wasn't all that long ago when people of different races were denied the right to marry. We look back on those laws, and those who supported them, with a bit of embarrassment and disbelief. There will come a time, indeed it's already here for many, when policies such as these make us cringe in the same way. That the Boy Scouts are still following a policy of bigotry and discrimination in 2012 is ridiculous, mean-spirited, and absurd.

It is a private organization. You're free to have your opinion on the matter, but, do not force your beliefs upon someone and demand that they change to your satisfaction. I am a straight Caucasian man. As so, there are many groups or organizations that I would not fit well in… And I am fine with that. If excluding gays rocks your boat that much, feel free to create your own new organization. This is the land of freedom. When someone or an organization is strong-armed into changing to conform to others beliefs… That is not freedom!

I don't necessarily believe in what they are doing. but like Tim said, it's my opinion. It's their organization and they can do what they want to do. I think his comment hits the nail right on the head. Nanakate

Was thinking that tOO Sean ... : ))

The greatest empire on earth, the Roman Empire, fell due to moral decay. Our nation seems to be headed in the same direction. It's about time individuals, companies (like Chick-fil-A, and organizations like the Boy Scouts stand up and be counted for what's right and oppose what's wrong. The Bible clearly opposes homosexuality - that's what led to the fall of Sodom and Gomorrah! As a Christian, I'm to hate the sin, but love the sinner. I can't condone that which is sin. Liberalism has gone too far in our country - and in others. And just because it's popular doesn't mean it's right. Way to go Boy Scouts!

The logical progression from allowing gays in Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts is to have both organizations be coed, at which point then you might as well merge the two. Is that where you want to go?