Should the Boys Scouts be evicted from city property for a national policy that bans gay members?

Philadelphia Poised to Oust the Boy Scouts from Headquarters.For three years the City of Philadelphia has threatened to renege on an agreement made with the Boy Scouts back in 1928. At that time the City Council voted to allow the Scouts to use about a half acre piece of land rent free in perpetuity. In the ensuing years the Cradle of Liberty built their headquarters on the land and, although they use it rent free, they pay for the upkeep of the building. Because of the Scouts policy of not allowing open homosexuals to be Scout leaders, the City is saying pay rent or be evicted.Three years of negotiation have apparently gotten them nowhere . . . so the Scouts once again face the threat of eviction. The Cradle of Liberty serves 87,000 young men in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Click here for more information in the news release.ACTION NEEDED:1.) Please contact Mayor John Street and ask him to allow the Scouts to continue their work with the 87,000 boys in the City of Philadelphia and in the surrounding area. To divert funds from much needed programs to pay rent would have a detrimental affect upon the well-being of these young men. Mayor Street's contact info: 215.686-2198 or e-mail mayor@phila.gov2.) The Cradle of Liberty Scout Council could use a word of encouragement! William Dwyer is the Scout Executive. His e-mail is wdwyer@colbsa.org