Sentence examples for scouts- from inspiring English sources

White House spokesman Shin Inouye said President Barack Obama welcomed the Scouts' decision regarding gay youth but "continues to believe that leadership positions in the Scouts should be open to all, regardless of sexual orientation".

Sanderson was not alone in feeling the Scouts had not gone far enough.

While some gay-rights supporters praised Thursday's vote by the Boy Scouts of America in favor of formally accepting openly gay scouts, others were disappointed in the group's decision to continue to block gay scout leaders.

"Obviously, for gay scouts like me, this vote is life-changing".

Just the other week, an Indiana legislator pitched a hissy fit over the girl scouts, the US version of the girl guides, accusing them of promoting lesbianism and feminism and, worst of all, working hand in glove with Planned Parenthood.

We have a variety of after-school activities, such as music and Zumba; some children go skating, make contact with their family or go to Scouts.

The policy, though, seemed to stem not from the oath but from the Boy Scouts' close association with religious groups, which sponsor about 70% of scout units.

"The Boy Scouts are still sending a destructive message".

According to the police Johnson had a small pickaxe, of the type used by Boy Scouts, hidden in his trousers.

The atheist promise will be available to those aged eight and over; prospective Beaver Scouts, aged six to eight, have only to promise to do their best "to be kind and helpful and to love our world".

The Boy Scouts will formally accept openly gay boys beginning 1 January 2014, after more than 60% of its members voted Thursday in favor of ending the longstanding ban.