Rich-
Although I agree that this we should never deny access to any museum because
we do not agree with their message, but you are wrong that this isn't a
reasonable topic for this list.  In some situation, the stand that a
particular state or local government may very well effect people on this
list.  The historic site that I work for is state funded, what if they would
ban the Boy Scouts from access to all State funded recreation areas (which
includes us)  What are we supposed to do?  This goes directly against what
you just stated.

As far as your second part I totally disagree.  I have the right whether or
not I work for a museum to hold any political point of view.  It should be
stated that the position is mine alone and not that of the museum.  But just
because something is controversial doesn't mean its not right!

Tracie
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard S. White <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Girl Scouts in small museums + Boy Scouts


> Personally, I feel that topic to be really inappropriate for this
discussion
> list.  It is not a museum's place to take a stand for or against ANY group
> of potential visitors.  Just as it would be wrong to take a stand that
"Gay
> persons will not be permitted in our museum", it would be equally wrong to
> state "Boy Scout groups shall be denied the use of this museum because of
> their position on xxxxx".
>
> I also think posting the article is tantamount to stating a postion.
> Personally, I think museums ought to let the tempest stir in the teapot,
and
> NOT try to make a tea ceremony out of it.
>
> By the way, I am also opposed to a Museum, or someone as a museum
> representitive, taking a position on any political matter.  There have
been
> several examples recently in our area, and at least one of the local
Museums
> has suffered significant loss of funding as a result.  We should report
> facts, do good science, and let the chips fall where they may.
>
> But that, of course, is just my opinion!
>
> Rich White
> International Wildlife Museum
>
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