Unfortunately they are basically excluding an entire segment of the population because of a basic misconception. Sure, as a private organization they can make their own rules and apply them as they see fit, but when they tout their virtues they may want to reconsider what those virtues actually mean.
As for their allowing pedophilia in their group, it's akin to a wolf being in sheep's clothing. A pedophile is not going to broadcast that fact to any group, organization or agency that is supposedly steadfast against it.
Remember that there have been a few instances in private organizations aimed at the youth of America that have had their reputations stained with the poison of pedophiles. The scouts are just as susceptible.
**The most logical solution would be to excluse EVERYONE and then do complete and indepth CORA checks, as well as checking references going back to the point of your conception (just to be thorough).**
(not being serious of course)
But seriously, to exclude a person JUST because of their sexual orientation does sound like a backward way of thinking.
So.....when did the scouts start having events that promoted heterosexual activities?
Surely there would have been more scouts enrolling if they had "date nights" or "sexual awareness" parties where they could explore themselves or the girls of their choice?
See how absurd this can really get?
The story makes it sound like they won't bother to find out what kind of citizen the person is, and just say "He's 'out' so let's kick him out and keep him out!!!"