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Lynn C. Woolsey: “Today I voted against H. Con. Res. 6, because I am disappointed with the Boy Scouts of America's exclusionary policies…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2005
Today I voted against H. Con. Res. 6, because I am disappointed with the Boy Scouts of America's exclusionary policies that prevent gay boys and teens from participating in scouting. While the Boy Scouts' positive work within our Nation's communities is notable, the message that the organization sends to gay youth by shutting them out diminishes its greater goals of teaching respect, personal honor, and service. It is important to encourage and support all of our children and by excluding gay youth the Boy Scouts of America is preventing some young men from experiencing the positive benefits Scouting can offer.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California
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Addressing his vote against a resolution related to the Boy Scouts of America's policies on gay youth.

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