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[quote=Anonymous]From scoutingforall.org:
# Our Scout unit doesn't agree with the BSA policy. What can we do?  - Adopt your own statement on inclusiveness, and get the understanding and support of your Scout's parents and your chartered organization. Let the Scouts know you will not discriminate. Whether you tell your local council is up to you. They might give you a bad time, but Scout units have had such policies in effect since 1991 without losing their charters. Give a copy of your antidiscrimination statement to the city council and school board, informing them that as a Pack or Troop you would not discriminate against anyone. Ask that you not be held liable for the National Boy Scouts of America's practice of discrimination.

# Our organization doesn't believe in discriminating against gays. Can we still have a Scout unit? - Certainly, and you should! The more organizations that operate inclusive Scout units with good Scout programs, the sooner change in the BSA will occur. At this point in time it remains a don't ask don't tell policy to protect gay youth and adults in scouting. This gives our gay youth and straight a terrible message, but it remains the best we can do under the current National Boy Scouts of America's practices of discrimination.

# Should we as the charted organization drop our Scout unit? - Certainly not! Apply your organization's standards to the operation of your Scout units. Scouting is still a great movement and a great program. The more Scout units that will not discriminate, the stronger and better the program will become. [/quote]

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