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Publication: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

Publication Date: 19-JUN-01
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COPYRIGHT 2001 Liberation Publications, Inc.

Cozza's effect

When I first glanced at your May 22 cover story on Eagle Scout Steven Cozza ["Making a Difference"], I thought, How wonderful that this young gay man is taking on the Boy Scouts of America. When I read on to find out he is straight, I was even more impressed.

The Rev. Grant F. Sontag Mountain View, Calif.

In an era sadly lacking in true heroes, Steven Cozza's example of courage, insight, and leadership is an inspiration for us all. While the Boy Scouts of America is in conflict with its own motto to better the world through example and leadership, Cozza is living this message in every aspect, in every way, through his organization's efforts to change the BSA discrimination policy against gays. Thank you, Steven, for inspiring us all and for letting me know there is still hope, light, and love left in this self-centered and cynical old world!

Bob Rowe, Kalamazoo, Mich.

I'm truly outraged an organization willingly stands behind such hate-filled teachings. At first I thought, How in the world will society progress with, antigay groups such as the Scouts chanting their discriminatory messages to our youth? Then it hit me: Steven Cozza and others like him are the answer. If enough Stevens get...

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