"Gay Free Boy Scouts -full band version" genre: Folk Rock
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	A fight-back song against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America to kick out and exclude gay kids.
	CD: The People Are In Charge!   Label: Hobo Star Music Credits: written by Ray Korona; performed by The Ray Korona Band (featuring Barry Kornhauser, Ivice, Ellen Davidson, Sharon Abreu & Ray, with Randy Crafton, Barry Mitterhoff, Amy Platt, Gina Tlamsa & Jeff Van Nostrand)
	Story Behind the Song You probably know that the US Supreme Court ruled that the Boy Scouts of America can kick out gay boys scouts and refuse to admit gay kids to membership. In its amazing (5-4) opinion, the majority cites portions of the scout code and law referring to being "morally straight" and "clean" as a basis to exclude homosexuals! This song offers the opposite viewpoint on this issue. Lyrics GAY-FREE BOY SCOUTS © 2000 by Ray Korona verse: The Boy Scouts of America said James' membership must terminate Though he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout And was a scout since the age of eight 'Cause he's an avowed homosexual Gay rights activist student And that's something, need I say, they really, really hate chorus: On our honor we will do our best Choose right over wrong Join us if you're morally straight But if you're gay, you can't belong verse: You'd think the Supreme Court would say Such hateful rules cannot be made Although it barred Irish gays and lesbians From the St. Patrick's Day Parade The court decided they'll be no gay scouts Hate speech became hate action They can kick the gay kids out, no need to be afraid repeat chorus bridge: The scout code says be loyal; cheerful without caffeine; Helpful, thrifty, friendly, brave, courteous and kind not mean; Obedient, reverent and homophobic- and always clean verse: The Boy Scouts teach kids values By which a righteous path is paved Like tolerance, respect for others While knots are tied and wood is shaved The scouts must think sweaty young gay boys In shorts alone in tents Just might bring their whole troop down-- fiendish and depraved repeat chorus

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