Twin brothers Liam and August Easton-Calabria are Eagle Scouts. But soon, Liam (right) will be forced out of the Scouts because he is gay. His brother is straight.
From Seattle's KOMO News:
Said Liam: "It was an interesting revelation to see the Boy Scouts come together as a non-inclusive organization. I don't think it's true to the scouting way. I mean, absolutely, scouting should be an inclusive organization."
Liam's sexual orientation has never affected his standing in the Scouts, but on his twenty-first birthday, when he completes his commitment to BSA's Venture Crew, he will no longer be allowed to participate with the Boy Scouts of America.
Additionally, their scoutmaster Geoffrey McGrath is fighting the Scouts after being forced out over his sexual orientation. Not only was McGrath forced out, but the BSA rescinded his troop's charter for standing by him.
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