2007-02-08 15:17:31 · 9 answers · asked by Daniel 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I totally agree with Adam and Milkbone. Eagle is a really hard honor to obtain. It shows that you have dedication and people look for honors like that on resumes. I know I always liked seeing it when I was on selection committees.
Besides, most kids get enrolled in scouts way before they're even old enough to be aware of the BSA's policies toward gay people. If I saw that organization on a person's resume I wouldn't automatically assume that they were anti-gay. In fact it wouldn't even cross my mind, unless they list some other organizations where they actively participated in anti-gay activities.
So list it, and be proud of your accomplishments! :)
2007-02-08 16:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Daniel..... That's a tough one. I am also an Eagle Scout and I'm gay. When I was first aware of their (BSA) standing regarding homosexuals I seriously considered mailing my badge and pin back to the headquarters in protest. As I look back, Scouting was good to me and I worked hard for that rank, it was before the whole gay issue was addressed. I am proud to say that I am an Eagle Scout, I am also very vocal in my opinion of how closed minded they are. You earned it, be proud of yourself.
2007-02-08 16:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by PNSGUY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you worked hard to get that honor. I'm not proud I worked in fast food, I hate the crap I served, but it was time I spent in the work force and I will put it on a resume if needed.
2007-02-08 15:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Emily N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO
you dont deserve to be called an Eagle scout.
2007-02-08 15:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you're ashamed and cannot speak proudly of it, do not list it on your resume
2007-02-08 15:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, irregardless of your feelings NOW, it doesn't stop the fact that YOU ALREADY EARNED IT and its a done deal. Reap the rewards of your hard work, put it down.
2007-02-08 15:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure. It's yours, you use it, regardless. Eagle is a hard thing to do and it shows dedication. You've earned it, don't discard it.
2007-02-08 15:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're ashamed of them, it's best not to put them down. You don't want to get a boss who thinks you agree with these policies.
2007-02-08 15:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
don't put it in! what if your boss is gay?
2007-02-08 15:20:45 · answer #9 · answered by rachel 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋