On My Honor

Type :

School essay

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

12/07/2007

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
The Dale case and following decisions by the Supreme Court
BSA's strong presence in the realm of public education
Publicly funded support of a discriminatory private organization
The need changes in Scouting
Conclusion
Works cited

Abstract

The Boy Scouts of America in all forms, across the United States, involve young boys and young adults in a number of healthy and education experiences in their programs. Since the Scouts' founding 1910, the organization has sought to help shape boys into lively and well-rounded adults. The problem lies in how the organization runs at the most basic level; whether or not the BSA is acting strictly as a private or public organization is still under debate almost 100 years after its creation. The Boy Scouts of America have had in their membership outlines distinctive policies regarding religion since 1910, with modifications being made starting in the 1970s to add a clear focus on such an agenda (BSA Legal). Today, their anti-homosexuality policies and membership criteria requiring a religious pledge are placing them under fire. As a private organization they reserve all right to not include members who do not meet their criteria, a power given to them by the Constitution's freedom to associate; the problem, however, is that the BSA receives public funding from tax dollars. As a private organization, the Boy Scouts of America should not receive any form of public funding unless they chose to comply with federal non-discrimination policies.