Bill Gates Gay Ban, Boy Scouts of America [VIDEO]: Microsoft Billionaire Says Scouts Should 'Absolutely" Change Discrimination Rule "Because It's 2013"

Billionaire Bill Gates participated in the Boy Scouts growing up so, during his interview on "Playbook Cocktails" on Wednesday night, some questions were focused on the subject. After a short summary of what he learned from the group, Gates was then asked how he felt about the Boy Scouts of America's historical ban on gay leaders and members. He quickly responded, saying that the organization should "absolutely" overturn this ban. When asked why he thought that, the Microsoft co-founder simply said, "Because it's 2013."

Gates' stance against the homosexuality ban comes just one week after pop star Carly Rae Jepsen cancelled a scheduled Boy Scouts concert performance saying: "As an artist who believes in equality for all people, I will not be participating in the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree this summer."

The Boy Scouts of America are currently conducting a survey to properly assess the situation and find a solution to the issue. These surveys include scout alumni answering scenario-based questions. Here is an example of one:

 "David, a Boy Scout, believes that homosexuality is wrong. His troop is chartered to a church where the doctrine of that faith also teaches that homosexuality is wrong. Steve, an openly gay youth, applies to be a member in the troop and is denied membership. Is it acceptable or unacceptable for this troop to deny Steve membership in their troop?"

Here is a different example:

"Johnny, a first grade boy, has joined Tiger Cubs with his friends. Johnny's friends and their parents unanimously nominate Johnny's mom, who is known by them to be lesbian, to be the den leader. Johnny's pack is chartered to a church where the doctrine of that faith does not teach that homosexuality is wrong. Is it acceptable or unacceptable for his mother to serve as a den leader for his Cub Scout den?"

Do you think these questions will help in the decision-making process? Do you think the ban will be lifted? Is it helpful when people like Bill Gates and Carly Rae Jepsen speak against this ban?

Here is a video clip of Bill Gates reminiscing about the scouts and addressing the current issue: