If a Scout didn’t acknowledge that he’s gay, whether or not he’s sexually active, how would the leaders or troop know his orientation? If he’s just as honorable as other troop members, doing what is his best for God and country, obeying the Scout Law as best he can (he and the others ARE human and ARE kids with limitations)? If he strives to help others, keep himself physically strong, mentally awake, and, within the limits other young Scouts have (background, socio-economic factors, family life experiences), morally straight?
It’s probably this last one that Scout leadership feels a gay boy can’t comply with. If so, then any Scout–homosexual or heterosexual—who is having sexual urgings should be banned, or all should be admitted until they show they can’t abide by the Scout Oath and Law.
Why is it impossible for a gay youngster to be Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent (the Scout law)? Certainly, generations of closeted gay Scouts have passed the test.
Is Scout leadership afraid that a gay boy will seduce others or have their gay-ness rub off onto others? If so, they don’t trust the heterosexual Scouts to be adhering to the Oath and Law. Those Scout-failures, then, should be kicked out.
Or maybe the fear is that a gay Scout might organize a sex-orgy at a Jamboree?