But it will also blunt the attack by a coalition of homosexual activists and their allies who are trying to get local school boards to punish the Scouts for their moral stand by withdrawing sponsorship of Scout units, prohibiting them from using school facilities and other types of harassment. As important as it is to defend the Scouts, there is an even more fundamental principle at stake. That principle is whether our tax dollars should be used to support any organization that penalizes a group like the Scouts for exercising their Constitutional rights. It is my strong personal opinion that they should not. If you agree with me on these two important issues, then I urge you to take a few minutes and help.
Time is short.
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