Wherein I talk about AnimalNY

Written: 8/13/2012

Animal New York, a prominent ad house, has a great feature article up about returning Eagle medals.  The writer, and his dad returned theirs to the National Office.

Two select passages:

It also taught me that I was more and other than who I appeared to be, and this was perhaps the greatest lesson: that appearance should not be trusted, and yet, should be greeted with kindness. A Scout is, in the end, strong enough to be compassionate, no matter how he is greeted in return. This was humbling, because I’d seen my dad teach it to me every day—not in lectures or instructions but by example with his humor and sincere concern.

And the second, which has a special place in my heart:

And then he offered to send his medal with mine. He could, conceivably, be relieved of his position—to which, he said, “and if they do, well, that’s okay.” Would I be “outing” him? No: in his words, “They all know I’m Episcopalian there,” citing the gay-friendliness of our family denomination. He’s made his opinion very clear during district meetings that alienated homosexual-identifying boys need the support and family Scouting can provide. Where are they getting their values if Scouting turns them away?

It is well written and eloquent, and Animal NY is a major house, so this will get read by a lot of people, which is nice to see.

All my best,

The king of Spades