LEMON: Remember the uproar over the poisoning of oak trees at Auburn University in 2010? There's been a plea deal in that case. Harvey Updike will serve at least six months in jail and five years on supervised probation. Updike is an Alabama football fan. And the trees are a part of Auburn's athletic tradition. Fans typically gather around them after a victory. In just a few days, a contentious topic will be before the U.S. Supreme Court, one that could set a precedent for years to come. The high court will hear arguments in separate appeals on same-sex marriage. At issue, is it a constitutional right? Congress has banned federal recognition. Nine states and the District of Columbia currently allow same-sex marriage. Some members of the Boy Scouts are doing what they can to keep openly gay members out of the organization. Leaders, Eagle Scouts and parents from around the country gathered in Orlando, Florida, to announce the launch of a national campaign. They said the goal is to keep sex and politics out of the Boy Scouts.</s>JOHN STEMBERGER, FLORIDA FAMILY POLICY COUNCIL: In almost every newspaper I have ever read the words, "Boy Scouts of America are banning gays." But this is simply not true. The fact of the matter is that there aren't currently gays in Scouting. Those of us, who have been in the program for a while, know who they are. But they are discreet. They are private. They are discerning. And most of all, they act appropriately in front of other young Scouts.</s>LEMON: Boy Scouts of America is scheduled to decide in May whether to allow openly gay members. A bright fireball spotted streaking across the night sky was captured on video. Find out why astronomers were caught off guard.
Scouts Speak Out on Homosexuality