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MerryBlooms

(12,236 posts) Thu Oct 11, 2012, 05:03 PM Oct 2012

Ryan Andresen was denied his Eagle Scout badge because he’s gay, which is why I wanted him on my show, and why I signed this petition. http://chn.ge/RA7cx6

http://www.ellentv.com/2012/10/11/a-boy-scout-without-a-badge/?adid=facebook

This is a wonderful interview with this impressive young man.

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Ellen interviews the boy who was denied his Eagle Scout badge because he's gay. [View all] MerryBlooms Oct 2012 OP

I saw that in the paper yesterday. That's just fucking sick. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #1

I was in Cub Scouts. Till I moved somewhere else. MassedPole Oct 2012 #4

Mine was quite unique - dragster style with lead "wings" on the back. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #5

I was very impressed with Ryan! Suich Oct 2012 #2

This is a wonderful interview!! K&R! nt riderinthestorm Oct 2012 #3