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[quote=Anonymous][quote=cburkhardt]Dear Everyone:

I am the Scoutmaster of a Scouts BSA Troop to which my daughter and 26 other young women belong.  We have 18 adult involved, and the majority are women.  I am glad there is so much interest in this topic, because it reflects that youth service organizations are as relevant and important as ever.  Otherwise there would not be such passion in the discussion.

The BSA is no longer a reasonable proxy for any particular political or religious point of view.  It has culturally returned to what it was in the late 70’s — a non-denominational and non-discriminatory organization helps young people make good ethical choices.  The BSA is no longer a good organization to attack for cultural reasons.  The right and the left vigorously attack us for either “abandoning values” or “stealing” female membership and perceived accompanying financial support away from other youth service organizations.  Both are wrong for fundamental reasons beyond the scope of this posting.

What I do know is that other youth service organizations are expending significant professional time and treasure attacking the BSA as a matter of formal organization policy.  The BSA is not responding in like manner, preferring to provide the young women of America an option to select a different option, if they wish.  And what is the result in the first 60 days?  1,800 new Scouts BSA troops.  And, we now have over 90 thousand girls enrolled in our Cub and Scouts BSA programs.

The BSA will continue to fulfill its mission for young men and women long after the current disputes are forgotten.  It will continue to urge young people to develop skills to that they can choose what is good and decent for them, their families and our Country.  For those who are disappointed that the BSA has re-focused on its essential mission, I ask you to re-examine your views.

Our girls and volunteer committee do not care who you are or what you believe.  They welcome you unconditionally to fully explore the great outdoors and learn skills that girls can use to guide their lives.[/quote]

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