Category Archives: Boy Scouts

… “Straight men rape boys………wow you gotta be a liberal.”

Posted on March 14, 2013 by barbaraweicksel

If any of you are still wondering why it is I’m still writing about gay rights and equality and homophobia and tolerance – let me share with you an experience I had just last evening. There was a discussion on … Continue reading →

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My being gay is not my opinion – it’s my life.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I’ve been asked numerous times why I write so much about gay issues. Why can’t I just let things go? Why can’t I just let others have their opinions? Why must I protest and tell people not to shop at … Continue reading →

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The Boy Scouts of America – How does one forgive Stupid?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

So – The Boy Scouts of America will continue to ban gay members.  Took them two years to review and make this decision.  I’m just wondering… were there any scouts on this panel that represented “a diversity of perspectives and … Continue reading →

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