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What does this mean, that up until 17 you're fine to be in the Boy Scouts but on midnight of your 18th birthday you turn into a pedophile or a predator?

California state Sen. Ricardo Lara, on the Boy Scouts of America policy that allows openly gay boy scouts but not gay adult leaders. On Wednesday, the state Senate approved a bill to revoke the organization's nonprofit status.

California state Sen. Ricardo Lara, on the Boy Scouts of America policy that allows openly gay boy scouts but not gay adult leaders. On Wednesday, the state Senate approved a bill to revoke the organization's nonprofit status.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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