Once again, a few choice Radical Republicans have decided to praise ignorance and condemn acceptance as shown by the quotes of politicians - embarassingly (but not surprisingly), 2 of the 3 politicians discussed in this article are from Texas. What a shame. Congressman Pete Sessions made this one specific remark (among others) overdramatizing and over-exaggerating the gravity of the Boy Scouts of America's decision to lift the ban on allowing LGBT+ scouts and troop leaders into the organization: "It was done because a series of laws across the United States that were designed to sue the Boy Scouts of America and bring us to our knees." Oh no, equality within the country these radical politicians claim to love BECAUSE of the founding principles within (i.e. religious tolerance, freedom and liberty for all, etc.)? How awful! Sessions has been an strong advocate for the BSOA for several years, even releasing the "100 Years of Scouting" commemorative coin for the scouts and being honored as a "Distinguished Eagle Scout". It's pathetic that social justice could change somebody's opinion about that for the (much) worse. Unsurprisingly, Rick Perry and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker are, too, against the decision of the BSOA.
The author, Emily Atkin of think progress.org, has views clearly opposing to those of Sessions and makes that clear in her article (although slightly biased and opinionated, it would be considered a reliable source of information by most because all of the many, many facts listed are accurate). The article was published earlier today, so the meaning most likely would not be any different than it was only a few hours ago. Before reading the article, I already knew that the scouts had begun allowing gays into the organization - much to the dismay of many homophobes, inside of this nation's government representatives and out. My understanding an interpretation of the article are affected mostly by the facts that nothing about this at all shocked or confused me (heard it all before) and that I personally am a strong gay rights supporter (who is disgusted by this form of bigotry, especially when promoted by some of the nation's most influential leaders). This article was written for just about all people interested in the issues facing America today and is a positive influence on all (some may not like it, but at least they're being informed). This article was written for the purpose of educating others on the thoughts of 3 American politicians and helping spread knowledge of the prejudice against many members of the LGBT+ community being faced today.
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2015/08/31/3696951/sessions-gay-scouting-leaders-literally-ruining-everything/
Watch the use of the term "Radical Rebpublicans" it means something totally different in the 1860s-70s. ;)
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