my last word

OK, sorry, this is the last I will say about the BSA mess. Here is the letter I wrote to the executive director and his email address if you feel the need to share how you feel.

Tomorrow I will post cute pictures of Sarah throwing a tantrum and say no more about this.

Dear Mr. French, colin.french@scouting.org

My concern relates to a photograph in Scouting Magazine from the recent National Jamboree of two teenage scouts posing with three professional cheerleaders from the Baltimore Ravens. It is completely inappropriate and irresponsible to expose young men to women dressed such as these women were. I know they see it on T.V., in school, at sporting events, and in the movies, but the Boy Scouts of America cannot embrace things that can and will harm the morality of the young men in their care. A lifetime addiction to pornography can start from such simple exposure, especially when it is in the context of a trusted organization such as Scouting. You condone immodesty, sexuality and disrespect for women by allowing such activities. Please consider carefully the influence you hold and the consequences of such decisions. BSA has done so much good for the men in my life. I am surrounded by stalwart Eagle Scouts in my family, church community, and friends, but if this is how BSA chooses to entertain young men I will not support it with my time or money.

Thank you for the great things you do for young men and please, please be more careful in the future. Our young men deserve to be exposed only to that which will enrich and build them, not put them in danger.

Sincerely, Marian Chase