Norris: Obama creating pro-gay Boy Scouts?

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Chuck Norris speculated on Tuesday that the Obama administration had something to do with Boy Scouts of America board member James Turley's pledge to work to change the organization’s policy against gay scouts and leaders.



In a column for AmmoLand.com titled "Is Obama Creating a Pro-Gay Boy Scouts of America?," the '80s action star attempted to draw connections between Turley — the CEO of Ernst & Young — and the White House.



“Is it a coincidence that Turley is in tight cahoots with the White House and that he is the only BSA national board member in 100 years to oppose its pro-traditional family stance?” writes the "Walker, Texas Ranger" actor.

Turley released a statement earlier this month declaring his opposition to BSA's policy excluding homosexuals.

"I support the meaningful work of the Boy Scouts in preparing young people for adventure, leadership, learning and service, however the membership policy is not one I would personally endorse," Turley said. "As I have done in leading Ernst & Young to being a most inclusive organization, I intend to continue to work from within the BSA Board to actively encourage dialogue and sustainable progress."

Turley has announced that he's stepping down as CEO next year, about which Norris asks, “Is it a coincidence that Turley just announced his resignation as CEO of Ernst & Young (effective Jun 2013) and that he is now offering the White House a parting pro-gay BSA gift in gratitude for all its presidential favors to him and Ernst & Young over the past few years?”



Calling the Boy Scouts “as integral a part of American life and culture as hot dogs, baseball and Grandma’s apple pie,” Norris also attacked the president for his lack of involvement in the BSA, which declares the sitting president its honorary leader.

"Hasn’t America reached a new low in its history when its president (and the honorary president of the BSA!) distances himself and his administration from the Boy Scouts of America yet invites groups such as the Secular Student Alliance to participate in its faith and college missions?"

An spokesperson for Ernst & Young declined comment on Turley's behalf.