Chuck norris on gays

In a recent column by Chuck Norris on AmmoLand, the actor accuses President Barack Obama of steering James Turley, one of the organization's national board members, to change the BSA's anti-gay policy and asks if Turley is "working on his own initiative or [whether] the White House prodded him with perks and favors?

Pleas. The argument that the organization is a private one and should be able exclude members as it sees fit is unacceptable. The Boy Scouts of America is a wonderful organization and has had a tremendous impact on young boys and men throughout the United States. Norris also laments that military chaplains are now forced to gay marry everybody, which is also fiction.

The long-standing anti-gay policy of the Boy Scouts of America is being challenged, reviewed and debated upon once again. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Liliana De Jesus , Patch Staff. What doesn't make sense is how an organization that prides itself on community and on being upstanding citizens and active members of society with high values and morals could discriminate against those with the same goals.

Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglaston for free with the latest updates from Patch. The focus of their activities is on community service and physical activity. In. What I tried to convey in my article is that no private organization operating within the bounds of the law should.

You too can encourage acts of kindness, leadership and community service, while instilling morals and values to boys of all ages - that is, unless you're gay. I always liked Liam Neeson more anyhow so good point. Discrimination against any individual based on their sexual orientation is not commendable, moral or ethical.

Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Former action star Chuck Norris, a conservative and longtime opponent of marriage equality, lashes out at "pro-gay school propaganda" in a commentary he's written for site World Net Daily. The Boy Scouts of America, the last time I checked, does not conduct any lessons, sessions or activities surrounding sexuality.

I am leaving it up to the viewers to decide. Famous s cartoon character Chuck Norris records a PSA against homophobic bullying. And, as AmericaBlogGay's John Aravosis points out, for proof Norris links to a Washington Post article that say the exact opposite of this. Chuck Norris is an American martial artist, actor, and cultural icon known for his roles in action films and television series.

Entertainment Today reports that Turley stated he will "'work from within' the board to overturn the policy," an act Norris credits to the Obama administration. Norris's column begins with the words, "Is it a coincidence. It is wrong to say that someone of a certain sexual preference should not be able to work with kids through a program that prides itself on "community.

Still, it's always disappointing learning that a well-known public figure, especially one admired by so many, feels that way. Let me clarify what I meant by my article. I suspect someone may need to give his research skills a workout. Travel Jul I provide potential evidence that may or may not point to the fact that Chuck Norris is gay or bisexual.

I was not criticizing the gay community. It's motto of "do your best" and goal of "building a more conscientious, responsible and productive society," by "helping youth," as listed on their ' about' page of their website, is commendable. I found some of the little "Chuck Norris facts" amusing (albeit extremely annoying and overdone) at times but I was always pretty indifferent about him as a person.