While I am disheartened and extremely disappointed at the BSA decision, and I also wholeheartedly agree with the LCMS, I want to add something to the conversation. My boys, 19 and 14 year old have been in scouting since 2002. My husband has been a leader since that time and Scoutmaster since 2007. I have been a committee member for many years as well. Our oldest is an Eagle Scout and our youngest will get his Eagle this summer. They have worked extremely hard for many years and we are very proud of their accomplishments. I ask you to think about all the boys. The reckless decisions of the BSA national leadership should not reflect on the young boys and men who have always done the right thing and live by the scout law. We have been frustrated with changes in leadership for years, but have still managed to raise our boys properly and run our Troop proudly, turning out 20 Eagle Scouts in the past 8 years. Those young men are living lives of honor and we are proud of each and every one of them. Just because of the bad decision of a few, scouting in general should not be shunned and looked down upon. After the last decision, we decided to stay and not run away because we believed that God would use us to make a difference. As our youngest is getting his Eagle soon, we have decided it was time to step down from leadership, possibly at the right time, however we will continue to pray for BSA. Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion. God Bless!