For years, Boy Scouts who came out publicly were forced to leave the organization. But Now, you can be  gay and keep working in this organisation for youth.



LA TIMES REPORTS:
But on Wednesday the Boy Scouts of America is lifting its ban on openly gay youths, and for the first time in the organization's 103-year history, members such as Tessier — who realized he was gay after he joined — will be able to remain in Scouting.
"Every organization has to be a living entity and change with the times, including churches and including the Boy Scouts," said Alan Snyder, who voted in favor of the change as board chairman of the Boy Scouts' Western Los Angeles County Council, which covers about two-thirds of the county and includes about 5,000 volunteers and 14,000 boys.
The lengthy, controversial approval process this year sparked protests and garnered national attention.
This is a very good news for gays in America. And for all who believe in the freedom of choice.

Another example of petition working to get an improvement in society. Last year  1.4 million signatures in favor of ending the ban were presented at Scouting headquarters in Texas.

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