The decision whether to allow gays in the scouts may soon be a local one depending on Wednesday's vote.
One year after reaffirming its stance against gay membership, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will vote this week on whether to lift the ban, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The BSA board is convening at the organization’s headquarters in Texas to discuss the controversial decision, reports say. The board has said it will consider lifting the national restriction against gay membership, instead leaving the call up to local troop leaders.
A Wednesday vote will determine how the group proceeds, but there’s already plenty of influence on both sides of the fence.
On Sunday, President Barack Obama strongly voiced his support for equal access to the organization, regardless of sexual orientation. However, other notable figures such as Texas Governor Rick Perry—an Eagle Scout—say the policy is fine as it stands.
Should the vote pass, the decision to allow or prohibit gay members will be in the hands of local Scout troops.
Read the Chicago Tribune’s article to learn more
