Coldfusion variables were removed

Hi Guys

Just need to ask if this is possible on the editor.

I have this code added to the editor.

<SELECT size=1 name=xfdb_requesterlocation>
<OPTION selected>Select One</OPTION>
<OPTION value="10" #IIF(xfdb_requesterlocation EQ
10,DE('SELECTED'),DE(''))#>10 Coopersville</OPTION>
<OPTION value="20" #IIF(xfdb_requesterlocation EQ
20,DE('SELECTED'),DE(''))#>20 Marks</OPTION>
</SELECT>

But once saved or viewed again the contents between
the pound sign was removed and looks like this.

<select size="1" name="xfdb_requesterlocation">
<option selected="selected">Select One</option>
<option value="10" eq="">10 Coopersville</option>
<option value="20" eq="">20 Marks</option>
</select>

Is there a way for the editor not to remove the text
between the pound sign?

Thanks.
emmanuel