President Obama disagrees with the controversial policy banning gay Scouts and group leaders. "He also opposes discrimination in all forms, and as such opposes this policy that discriminates on basis of sexual orientation,” the statement from the White House read. As a private organization, the Boy Scouts can decide to keep their controversial policy, despite criticism from the President. Mitt Romney also disagrees with the organization's stance. "I feel that all people should be able to participate in the
...morePresident Obama disagrees with the controversial policy banning gay Scouts and group leaders. "He also opposes discrimination in all forms, and as such opposes this policy that discriminates on basis of sexual orientation,” the statement from the White House read. As a private organization, the Boy Scouts can decide to keep their controversial policy, despite criticism from the President. Mitt Romney also disagrees with the organization's stance. "I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation," he said in 1994, and his spokeswoman confirmed that his opinion remains the same.
