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Gay Free Boy Scouts

by RAY KORONA BAND

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I wrote this song about the Boy Scouts kicking out everyone who's gay after the organization convinced the US Supreme Court to say it was legal. The Court's 5-4 decision relied on the fact that the scout oath says scouts must be "morally straight!" Now the issue's roaring back because the Boy Scouts national council is considering rescinding the ban so local chapters will no longer be prohibited from including gays.

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GAY FREE BOY SCOUTS

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.

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 said they’ll be no gay scouts —
Hate speech became hate action.
They can kick the gay kids out; no need to be afraid.

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.

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
Might just bring their whole troop down — fiendish and depraved.

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released October 28, 2003
produced by Ray Korona and Barry Kornhauser
lyrics and music by Ray Korona

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