[Freedom4US]

For this reason, I give a nominal amount. BUT, much to their chagrin, I always insist on earmarking 100% of my donation, of which 100% goes to...you guessed it...the Boy Scouts!

You will be even more chagrined, then, when you find out that "earmarking" donations to United Way for specific uses doesn't work - they have a way around stuff like that. Oops. Don't give them ANYTHING AT ALL if there is an issue with their practices. In my opinion, their "politically correct" harassment and deconstruction of the Boy Scouts is an especially egregious example of this, they should be boycotted by anyone with an interest in family values and rejection of deleterous and hazardous activities, beliefs and lifestyles. The simple truth of the matter, if enough (donating) people demand that they change their attitude, they will. All it takes is letter - "I'm not donating to you guys because...."