Sen. MarshaBlackburn's plan to 'de-wokeify' the military foiled by Democrats
, not promoting critical race theory and wokeism. When our brave men and women are fighting on the battlefield, their children must be protected from government-funded indoctrination. These proposals are not controversial. Democrats should be happy to support them and help refocus the energy and effort at the Defense Department where it belongs — on fighting our adversaries."
The military has come under scrutiny recently from Republicans in Congress for enacting new diversity and inclusion initiatives, which they say takes away from the military's core mission of protecting the country.previously dismissed these claims by the GOP, saying the argument of"wokeness" in the military is"driving a stake through a straw man," and diversity and inclusion actually make the military stronger.
The senator cited examples of Department of Defense teachers who have claimed it is"appropriate" to hide a child's gender transition from his or her parents.The amendment would require DOD to inform or notify parents of"any matter relating to their child's mental, emotional or physical health or well-being." In addition, it would ensure that legal adults are informed of the health care that their child, or minor dependents, may receive.
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