The Boy Scouts Thank You, Madonna! (Not Really!)

It’s the vote some of America was waiting for with breath that was bated.

Today, delegates of the Boy Scouts of America voted in Texas to allow openly gay youth into the organization, effective next Jan. 1.

“No youth may be denied membership on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone,” the organization’s approved resolution says.

Point for equality! (Thank you, Madonna! No, I do not actually think her stunt at the GLAAD Media Awards in March did the trick.)

Alright, alright, alright, good ol’ US of A – next up: marriage equality and comprehensive immigration reform that includes your LGBT community and their loved ones.

You can do it.

Photo: AMNY.com.

Update: I forgot to mention that while the Boy Scouts said yes to gay youth joining in on the fun and learning how to make fires and stuff, they said no to openly gay adult leaders.

Which sends a decidedly mixed message and perpetuates a terrible stereotype.

IMHO.