Indiana lawmaker stands by view of Girl Scouts [View all]

[Cali_Democrat]

Morris calls group a radical organization promoting abortion and homosexuality

February 22, 2012|By Rene Lynch, Tribune Newspapers
Bob Morris isn't backing down.

Despite ridicule even from within his party, the freshman state representative from Indiana is standing by comments labeling Girl Scouts of the USA a radical organization that promotes homosexuality and abortion and is out to destroy American values.

"My family and I took a view and we're sticking by it," the Republican told The Associated Press, adding that his daughters are members of a group for conservative Christian girls. "My girls are no longer Girl Scouts. They're now going to join American Heritage Girls."

Morris said he made his conclusions after talking to constituents and conducting "a small amount of Web-based research." He said the discussion and research led to his conclusions that the Girl Scouts encourage sexual activity, are a front for Planned Parenthood and that Scouts are encouraged to look up to role models who endorse feminist, lesbian and communist agendas.

He also noted a Colorado troop's decision to allow a transgender boy to join.

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