Letter: Why force an organization or club to change in order to fit my personal beliefs?

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 19 2013 12:00 a.m. MST

A Boy Scout wears an Eagle Scot neckerchief during the annual Boy Scouts Parade and Report to State in the House Chambers at the Texas State Capitol, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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If the guiding principles, rules or philosophies of an organization or club don't align with my personal beliefs, why would I deem it necessary to try to force them to adopt my personal preferences? I would find a different organization or create one of my own which meets my needs.

Ike J. May

West Jordan

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Furry1993

Ogden, UT

So Mr. May is saying that, for example, if an organization promotes racial discrimination and segregation, no attempts should be made to make it a more equitable and honorable organization to fit people's personal belifs about equality. Sad.

4:52 a.m. Feb. 19, 2013
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RanchHand

Huntsville, UT

So, a young boy of scouting age wants to participate in the same group his friends participates in. He's celibate, plays sports, loves camping, but because he's gay he isn't allowed to participate with his friends - most of whom More..

9:21 a.m. Feb. 19, 2013
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The Real Maverick

Orem, UT

Where have we heard this type of dialog before? Ahhhhh yes, the Civil Rights Movement. People like this letter writer who supported the "Separate" but "Equal" monstrosity in the deep south. Don't you dare mix colored folks with More..

11:39 a.m. Feb. 19, 2013
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