... but many years ago when even homosexuality, let alone transgender issues just never arose. There was, however, a paedophilia issue but even that was swept under the carpet. Even though the adult in question served a jail term he returned to the town and was left alone.

AS far as I know girls are permitted into Rover Scout activities in the UK and may even be allowed into the lower age group activities. btw Girl Scouts are called Guides here or were the last I knew of it. I suspect a lot of girls see that what the boys do is a lot more fun than conventional female activities without sacrificing their femininity. My own wife enjoys cycling, sailing, motor cycling and outdoor activities in general alongside her cooking and sewing etc.

I don't think there's an issue over gay Scouts - certainly not a well-publicised one. In any case it's inevitable that large single-sex organisations will attract gays whether the organisations like it or not. That includes, Scouts, Guides, Catholic priesthood, armed forces etc. Only prejudice will see that as necessarily a "bad thing".

It's sad that there is such a reaction in this case. One wonders just what they fear.

Robi

And I'll keep them for you! :-)

Karen J.

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