I understand BSA's concerns, also. I understand how they want to maintain the integrity of....

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the Eagle Scout program. But in the end the program is for the Scouts not the organization. Helping this kid out won't compromise BSA. And lord knows this bad press will not help them out at all.

I agree with you, "Stripping the young man of his merit badges seems unnecessary, and unnecessarily cruel." Says it all.