Friday, December 20, 2002 Court to Decide if Judges can be Boy Scouts SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court is considering prohibiting state judges from being members of he Boy Scouts because of its refusal to admit gays, the chief justice announced Thursday. The move comes months after San Francisco's judges and others cut ties with the organization for the same reason. The San Francisco Bar association and other groups recently asked the high court to revamp the rules. California judicial canons, controlled by the Supreme Court, already demand that judges divest themselves from groups that discriminate against women and minorities. Rules adopted seven years ago also forbid membership in organizations that discriminate against lesbians and gays but allow "nonprofit youth organizations," an exception for the Boy Scouts. "The court had an extensive discussion about this matter and has decided to take up the matter at a future administrative conference after it undertakes a further study of the proposals," Chief Justice Ronald M. George said in a brief statement.  Please place in the Subject Line: WEBPAGE-HISTORY 
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