[Your Name]
[Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Email Address]
[Date]
To:
The Honorable [Senator/Representative Name]
[Address]
Subject: Preserve Military Support for Scouting
America
Dear [Senator/Representative
Name],
I am writing as a concerned
constituent to urge you to preserve military support for Scouting America and to protect the organization’s
independence in maintaining its core policies and values.
Scouting America has long
provided young people with invaluable opportunities to develop character, leadership, and integrity, guided by the Scout Law and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Reports indicate that there may be pressure
to alter these policies or withdraw military support under claims of “national
security exceptions.” I strongly oppose any attempts to coerce Scouting America
into changing its values or programs.
I respectfully ask you to:
1.
Ensure
that the military continues to support Scouting America through financial aid, event access, and
use of military facilities.
2.
Prevent any interference with Scouting America’s policies,
programs, or values.
3.
Ensure
that Secretary Hegseth cannot misuse legal exceptions to withdraw support or pressure the
organization to make policy changes.
The Scouts’ mission, including
their DEI initiatives and commitment to the Scout Law, strengthens communities
and fosters responsible, engaged citizens. Political interference would not
only harm the organization but also undermine its decades of positive impact.
Thank you for standing up for the
independence of Scouting America and for the values it instills in young people
across our nation. I urge you to take decisive action to preserve this
important partnership and protect the Scouts from undue pressure.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]