Posted on 08/08/2012 5:27:53 AM PDT by IbJensen
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 7, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) – Mitt Romney stands by a 1994 statement that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) should admit homosexuals to the organization, as members or adult supervisors, according to a campaign spokesperson.
During a 1994 debate with Ted Kennedy, Romney said, “I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
Campaign spokeswoman Andrea Saul confirmed that Mitt Romney continues to hold that belief today.
However, she said Romney, who served as a member of its executive board, has not pressured the organization to change its stance and does not wish to see the Scouts forced to accept homosexuals. LifeSiteNews.com revealed that some chapters of the Boy Scouts do not consider the national organization’s prohibition of homosexuals serving as scouts or adult leaders binding policy.
The statement came just days after Romney refused to lend verbal support to Chick-fil-A in the face of a boycott.
“It is almost as if the governor is going out of his way to de-motivate the conservative base,” said Bryan Fischer, who hosts “Focal Point” on the American Family Radio Talk network. “In fact, if he deliberately set out to dispirit evangelicals and members of the pro-family network, he could hardly do any worse.”
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Homosexual organizations seized upon the campaign statement. Zach Wahls, co-founder of Scouts for Equality, an organization dedicated to admitting homosexuals into the Scouts, said in a press release he is “proud to have Governor Romney’s support on this issue amid such a polarized political climate.”
The liberal website ThinkProgress claims the ban is “out-of-step” with “mainstream American values.”
Fischer said Romney’s position had more serious defects. “Social research has revealed that homosexuals sexually offend against minors at exaggerated rates.”
“In fact, according to research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, they are ten times more likely to molest children than heterosexual men,” he said. “Gov. Romney’s position, if adopted by the BSA, would put the sexual innocence of untold numbers of young boys at risk.”
The move carries political implications for a candidate struggling to attract his party’s base.
“If the Democratic Party is going to take a stand for homosexual marriage and the Republican Party wont stand up for traditional marriage, then they’re abdicating their role in the culture war,” said former Reagan adviser Pat Buchanan. He added in time, if left unchecked, “people are going to walk away from the party.”
I made a similar point earlier today.
An ABBBO pings me with “Well I am voting for Romney...” as I get frequently. I know I didn't ask.
So I reply cleverly :”You can vote for who you want just like you did in the Republican primary. Did that make a difference in the outcome?”
OWCH
Willard during 1994 debate with ted Kennedy for US Senate in MASS
Question on Boy Scouts and gays joining...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEOJNw4lmlI
” We still have a First Amendment right of free association. And we need to jealously guard and defend it, and close ranks around the Boy Scouts to help them.
There was a time in this country when Men wouldn’t put up with this sh*t. It’s time to bring that back.”
Starting today!
“...life, homosexuality, the responsibility to protect oneself and one’s family....”
I am against that which counters the wise paths God has given mankind as well. Other (anti-God) paths have profoundly corrupted our nation....but Obama has supported that sinful corruption MORE than anyone else. Thus, the focus must be on Obama’s defeat. Even Romney will not be THAT corrupt....compared to Obama. THUS, I will logically do all in my power to defeat Obama!
The only plan that will move the nation to the right in the next five years (memorize it!):
We continue to build the largest Republican and conservative majority in Congress (rendering any Obama legislation DOA) and at the state level that has been seen in decades while nominating and electing a conservative like Scott Walker in 2016.
He is using the bully pulpit to pressure the Boy Scouts into accepting homosexuals. If you don't understand why that is unacceptable, you're as clueless as he is.
Good for him.
Good for him.
We continue to build the largest Republican and conservative majority in Congress (rendering any Obama legislation DOA) and at the state level that has been seen in decades while nominating and electing a conservative like Scott Walker in 2016
Kazan, I think we are finally in agreement! After my preferred candidate did not win the primary, that is the same conclusion I came to. Only problem is that if Obama has to sign legistlation given to him by a republican Senate, he is not likely to sign it. Romney would have to sign it or he’s another 1 term President. That is why he has my vote. Tearing him down gets us nowhere. I think people are parsing words on this one. but it’s nice we still have the right to (for now).
He is using the bully pulpit to pressure the Boy Scouts into accepting homosexuals. If you don’t understand why that is unacceptable, you’re as clueless as he is.
For goodness sake, he said this in 1994! Let it go....
It won't matter what Romney does in office. If he is elected, he will be the Republican nominee in 2016 and and most of the ABO crowd will support. You're blowing smoke if you claim otherwise. The Democrat will always be a worse bogeyman than the Republican no matter how liberal the Republican is.
But, if Romney does get in an enact liberal policies (and I predict he will), all the gains made in 2010 are gone. Republicans will lose congress and we'll be back exactly where we in 2008.
It won't matter what Romney does in office. If he is elected, he will be the Republican nominee in 2016 and and most of the ABO crowd will support him. You're blowing smoke if you claim otherwise. The Democrat will always be a worse bogeyman than the Republican no matter how liberal the Republican is.
But, if Romney does get in an enact liberal policies (and I predict he will), all the gains made in 2010 are gone. Republicans will lose congress and we'll be back exactly where we in 2008.
But, if Romney does get in an enact liberal policies (and I predict he will), all the gains made in 2010 are gone. Republicans will lose congress and we’ll be back exactly where we in 2008.
Again, I have to ask you, “what is your plan?”. What do want to see happen? Unfortunately you have only 2 options in this election. 1 has already shown us what kind of president he would be, The other has not. Which do you stand with?
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