Nevertheless, because of my strong beliefs in the principle of acceptance and tolerance of all persons, I am compelled to redefine my relationship to Scouting. I am, of course, referring to the position of the Boy Scouts of America regarding the non-acceptance of gay men in its organization. I'll be there for roughly 1500 hours this year. I go there for one reason . . . to learn. This seems odd to most of the students who go to school to socialize and make themselves feel better, whether it be academically or socially.
High school is meant to prepare adolescents for the real world.
I don't take pride in my school, nor do I feel obligated to cheer on a team of student athletes playing a game I find uninteresting, simply because they live in the same pre-determined city zone as I do. They happen to learn at the same place as me, big deal. The service was led by Curt Filer who provided a brief and inspirational message. With about fifty people in attendance the couple exchanged vows of commitment as well as a thankfulness to God for his love and for each other. Not a dry eye was to be found in the place, by the time they had finished their vows.