Toad....to me it is about actions not identities.
That is where you and I see it differently I am thinking.
I care not about how one "identifies" but I do care about their conduct.....and prefer we foster an environment that focuses upon the positive, the standards and principles that foster a superior performance in combat.
Any conduct that is prejudicial to that is what must be dealt with no matter the cause, source, or motive.
In the past I said I object to the term "Racial Justice" as I believe in just plain ol' Justice.....which covers us all. Just as I object to "Black Lives Matter" as I believe "All Lives Matter" which again includes us all.
That is why I challenge so much of what is going on today.....as the very language used is creating division instead of what the stated goal is supposed to be.
Requiring me to sit through a series of classes and briefings where I am told I am a Racist based upon my skin color seems awfully wrong to me.
That is not going to make me want to embrace those teachings.
We can set out. our Principles and Standards without getting into hyphens and identifies.......by doing that I suggest we can focus upon what we really need to be doing.
Here is what my Army teaches every Soldier.....what else do we need to teach that is not covered in these few simple sentences?
A single Identity is used....."Soldier".
https://www.army.mil/values/index.html