Boy Scouts lift ban on gay members: how Twitter reacted
By Sam Laird, From Mashable
The Boy Scouts of America’s governing council voted on Thursday (23) to allow openly gay scouts to join local troops for the first time in the organization’s 103-year history. Gay adults still can’t serve as troop leaders, but many see the decision as a significant step for forward for gay rights in America.
As with many issues surrounding gay rights, online reaction to the decision was passionate and divided. Big name celebrities and ordinary citizens alike took to Twitter to voice their support or opposition to the decision — as well as, of course, to crack jokes. We’ve collected a handful of responses from around the Twitter web here.
Check them out below, then add the best or most interesting ones you’ve seen in the comments.
The Nat’l Council of Boy Scouts just voted to lift the ban on gay scouts. A great step forward.
“I’ve been looking for a second thing to get mocked for, and Boy Scouts seems like a great fit.” – Gay kid
As a single mom, I’ve been encouraged to put my kid in Boy Scouts so he can learn “guy” stuff. Like that gay men are scary? Nah. We’re good.
Good on for doing the morally straight thing. Really hope they extend the same respect to adults.
Rick Perry @GovernorPerry “Saddened the BSA bends to the whims of political correctness”.
Just to Clarify: The Boy Scouts of America Are Not Endorsing Homosexuality
Don’t understand why anybody body would discriminate against a kid, gay or no
I know it’s not perfect, but it’s a start. And, to show my approval, I just donated $ for the first time ever to the Boy Scouts
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