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* California Senate votes to revoke Boy Scouts' nonprofit status*
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Bee<http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/30/5457390/california-senate-votes-to-revoke.html>:
Even as the Boy Scouts of America moves to allow gay youths to join its
troops, the California Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would *revoke
the organization's nonprofit status because it does not permit the
participation of openly gay adults*.
*"They are out of line with the values of California and should be
ineligible for a tax benefit paid for by all Californians,"* Sen. Ricardo
Lara, D-Bell Gardens, said as he introduced his bill. "SB 323 brings our
laws into line with our values."
The measure calls for revoking the tax-exempt status of *youth groups that
discriminate against participants on the basis of sexual orientation or
gender identification*.
While the text of the bill does not specifically mention the Boy Scouts,
analyses of the legislation and discussion among senators Wednesday made
clear that it targets the organization.
"*We've given the Boy Scouts ample time to solve their discrimination
problem.* And they've chosen a path that still leads to discrimination,"
Lara said of the organization's recent vote to allow participation by gay
youths.
"While it is a step in the right direction, continuing a ban on (lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender) adults* is based on absurd assumptions and
stereotypes that perpetuate hate and homophobia*. What does this mean, that
up until 17 you're fine to be in the Boy Scouts but on midnight of your
18th birthday you turn into a pedophile or a predator? What kind of warped
message does this send?"
The bill passed the state Senate 27-9, receiving the bare minimum of votes
required. It needed two-thirds support because it changes California's tax
code. Three senators did not vote: Democrat Rod Wright and Republicans
Anthony Cannella and Bill Emmerson. The bill now advances to the Assembly.
Lara promotes himself as the first openly gay person of color to be elected
to the California Senate. Last week, he was one of 10 gay government
officials from across the country to receive an award from the White House
for being "Champions of Change."
These Commies in charge will never be satisfied. They are punishing an
organization simply because the Boy Scouts don't fully endorse their
lifestyle. Next thing you know is the state will be going after churches,
no doubt.
DCG
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