Rep. McKinley (R-WV) has drafted legislation calling on the National Guard to provide security for the National Boy Scout Jamboree to be held in July in Fayetteville, WV. In light of the sequester, the Department of Defense is considering eliminating security and logistical support for the estimated 85,000 attendees.
In a statement, Rep. McKinley stated
“It’s important to protect the Jamboree from misguided cuts that would damage a thirty-year relationship between the National Guard and the Jamboree. The Department of Defense should keep its promise, and the bill I’ve introduced will ensure that,” added McKinley.
Then he has the gall to further state
“Just like cancelling White House tours, withdrawing support for the Boy Scouts Jamboree is intended to make a political point,” said McKinley. “These cuts don’t need to happen. Instead, the Obama Administration could target the billions of dollars in waste and duplication that has already been identified by the Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office. It’s simply a matter of priorities.”
Simply a matter of priorities indeed.
And, yes, this is the same event that Train and Carly Rae Jepsen have already canceled their appearances at over BSA's stance on LGBT members.