Former Boy Scouts who happen to be gay and were denied membership as well as ousted gay leaders like Greg Bourke of Louisville say it's a historic step toward compassion and acceptance. While adult gay leaders are still not accepted in scouting, Bourke said after hearing the decision, "This is a victory for scouting, it's a victory for gay youth and gay youth will no longer have to hide in the closets when they are participating in their scout activities and with their troops."