Civil Rights
Jul. 12, 2000
Camp Controversy
One of Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" routines had him donning a turban and reading minds as "Carmac the Magnificent." A five-justice majority of the U.S. Supreme Court last week refused to indulge in a Carmac-like act. In Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, the court declined to second-guess Scout leadership as to what the organization really believes about homosexuality. The court instead accepted the Boy Scout s' contention, backed by significant documentation, that the organization has long regarded its doctrines as incompatible with homosexuality.
One of Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" routines had him donning a turban and reading minds as "Carmac the Magnificent." A five-justice majority of the U.S. Supreme Court last week refused to indulge in a Carmac-like act. In Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, the court declined to second-guess Scout leadership as to what the organization really b...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In