Faith Andrews Bedford wrote:
Dear Faith:
I was a Boy Scout and have been a Boy Scout counselor for many years.  I
became sick to my heart when I was told that the merit badge for
beekeeping had been discontinued.  I wrote to the National Director of
the Boy Scouts and was told that it had been discontinued and that there
were no possibilities that it would ever be reinstated, period.
I wrote letters to many prominent citizens and organizations in our
country asking for support  (I included copies of my letter and of the
reply from NBS).  I received only one reply to my letter (I believe from
an Alabama organization).
   In my opinion, beekeepers get what we deserve, zilch.  If we do not
respond to things that concern our beloved bees, we can not expect the
public to fight our battles for us!
There are a lot that could be said on this subject, but I think that it
would become just another wasted effort.
Best regards.
Dr. Rodriguez
Virginia Beach, VA