{"id":2039997,"date":"2023-09-21T12:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pentagon-plows-forward-with-woke-agenda-by-working-to-give-benefits-to-former-troops-who-broke-rules\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T12:38:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:38:21","slug":"biden-pentagon-plows-forward-with-woke-agenda-by-working-to-give-benefits-to-former-troops-who-broke-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pentagon-plows-forward-with-woke-agenda-by-working-to-give-benefits-to-former-troops-who-broke-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s Pentagon pushes ahead with inclusive agenda, aiming to provide benefits to rule-breaking veterans."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-pentagon-plows-forward-with-woke-agenda-by-working-to-give-benefits-to-former-troops-who-broke-rules%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039997&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>In the Military, Rules Matter: Why the\u2064 Biden Pentagon Wants to Give Benefits\u200b to Former Troops Who Broke Them<\/h2>\n<p>In\u200c the military, rules are not to be taken lightly. They are the foundation that ensures order and discipline. When individuals voluntarily join the military, they agree to abide\u2063 by these rules, even if they disagree with them. \u2062Throughout history, there have been instances where \u200cmilitary rules were unjust, such as segregation. However, the &#8220;Don&#8217;t Ask, Don&#8217;t Tell&#8221; \u2062policy implemented during Bill Clinton&#8217;s administration was seen as a\u200b progressive step, allowing LGBTQ+ service members to\u2064 serve\u200b without disclosing their\u200d sexual orientation. But now, with the rise of wokeness\u200d in the current administration, the Pentagon aims\u200d to restore benefits to those who \u200cwere discharged under this\u200b policy.<\/p>\n<p>The Department\u200c of Defense has \u2064initiated a new effort to\u2063 reach out to former service members who were forced out of the military due\u2064 to their sexual orientation, starting with those affected by \u2064&#8221;Don&#8217;t Ask, Don&#8217;t Tell.&#8221; This\u200d policy affected at \u200bleast\u200d 32,837 service members since 1980, denying them access to benefits like\u200c home loans, healthcare, and education assistance. While \u2063correcting these records cannot fully\u200d undo\u200d the harm caused, it is a step towards rectifying the injustice\u2062 faced by LGBTQ+ service members.<\/p>\n<p>However, it \u2062is important to acknowledge that rules exist\u2063 in the military for a reason. They ensure the safety \u2063and \u2064effectiveness \u2062of the \u200carmed\u200c forces. The repeal of &#8220;Don&#8217;t Ask, Don&#8217;t Tell&#8221;\u200c in 2011 did not retroactively make violations of the policy acceptable. Breaking the rules, regardless of personal beliefs, is still a violation. The\u2062 current focus on LGBTQ+\u2064 issues \u2062in the military raises questions \u2063about \u2064the prioritization of wokeness over readiness \u2064and unity.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to have a military that operates cohesively, with all \u2062members adhering to the same set of rules. Allowing individual interpretations of\u2063 rules based on personal beliefs would\u2063 lead to chaos and undermine the purpose of a disciplined military. While it is important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-liberty-lawyer-ketanji-brown-jackson-cant-uphold-constitution-if-she-thinks-its-racist\/\" title=\"First Liberty Lawyer: Ketanji Brown Jackson Can't Uphold Constitution if She Thinks It's Racist\">address past injustices<\/a>, it should not be done by disregarding the rules that were in place at the time. Upholding the rules ensures a strong \u200cand effective military,\u2063 capable of\u2064 defending the nation.<\/p>\n<p>As we navigate the complexities of a changing world, \u2062it \u200dis essential \u2064to strike a balance between\u200c progress\u200c and maintaining the integrity \u2062of the \u2064military. The Biden administration&#8217;s focus on wokeness \u2062may have unintended consequences, including potential military vulnerabilities. It\u2064 is crucial to \u200cprioritize national \u200dsecurity and the well-being of service members above all else.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-pentagon-plows-forward-woke-agenda-working-give-benefits-former-troops-broke-rules\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the \u2062decision to reinstate benefits \u200dfor these individuals align with the evolving \u2064societal\u200c acceptance and recognition of LGBTQ+ rights?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rmer service \u2062members who were discharged because of \u2062their sexual orientation\u2063 under \u200dthe\u2063 &#8220;Don&#8217;t \u200dAsk, Don&#8217;t Tell&#8221; policy. This \u2064policy, which was introduced in 1993, prohibited openly gay, lesbian, and bisexual\u200d individuals from serving in the military. It allowed\u2062 LGBTQ+ service members to serve as \u2062long as they kept their sexual orientation a secret. However, if their sexual \u200dorientation was discovered or disclosed, they \u2063could face discharge from the military.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to restore benefits to\u2064 those who were discharged\u2064 under this policy is rooted in the \u2063belief that it was an unjust rule. The Biden administration recognizes that\u200b individuals should not have been penalized or denied benefits solely because\u200b of their sexual orientation. It acknowledges \u200bthat these former \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pentagon-plows-forward-with-woke-agenda-by-working-to-give-benefits-to-former-troops-who-broke-rules\/\" title=\"Biden's Pentagon pushes ahead with inclusive agenda, aiming to provide benefits to rule-breaking veterans.\">service \u200bmembers made significant sacrifices<\/a> \u200band contributions to their country, and it\u200d is only fair to ensure they receive the benefits \u200dthey were entitled\u200c to.<\/p>\n<p>Some argue\u200d against this decision, claiming that it sets a dangerous precedent\u200c of rewarding individuals who broke military rules. They argue that rules are rules, and regardless of personal beliefs or opinions, service members \u200bmust adhere to them. However, it is crucial to consider the context in which these rules were broken. The &#8220;Don&#8217;t Ask, Don&#8217;t Tell&#8221; policy forced LGBTQ+ service members into a position where they had to \u2063suppress their identities to continue serving. It created a hostile environment where individuals had\u2064 to choose between\u2063 their truth and their commitment to the military.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it is important to note that rules within the military have \u200bevolved over time. Military \u2063policies\u2064 have been updated to reflect societal changes and advancements \u200cin understanding. The decision to reinstate benefits for former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gop-rep-introduces-bill-to-reinstate-military-members-discharged-over-bidens-vaccine-mandate\/\" title=\"Texas GOP Rep Introduces Bill To Reinstate Military Members Discharged Over Biden\u2019s Vaccine Mandate\">service members discharged<\/a>\u2063 under \u2062the &#8220;Don&#8217;t \u2064Ask, Don&#8217;t\u2064 Tell&#8221; policy aligns with the\u2064 evolving societal acceptance and recognition of LGBTQ+ rights. It acknowledges\u200c that this policy was discriminatory and\u2063 reinforces a\u2062 commitment to inclusion and\u2062 equality within\u200c the military.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of\u200b the policy change argue \u200bthat restoring\u2063 benefits to these\u2064 individuals helps rectify past injustices and sends a message of inclusivity \u200bto current \u2063and \u200cfuture service members. \u200bIt demonstrates that the military values its members, regardless of sexual orientation, and aims to \u200bcreate\u200c an environment that is supportive \u200cand accepting. By acknowledging the past wrongs committed under the &#8220;Don&#8217;t Ask, Don&#8217;t\u2064 Tell&#8221; policy, the\u2063 military can move forward and foster an \u200batmosphere of trust and respect for all service members.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 conclusion, the Biden Pentagon&#8217;s decision \u200bto restore benefits to former troops discharged under the &#8220;Don&#8217;t\u2062 Ask, Don&#8217;t Tell&#8221; policy reflects a commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-says-native-adoptions-can-be-given-priority-to-tribal-families\/\" title=\"Supreme Court prioritizes tribal families for Native adoptions.\">rectifying past injustices<\/a> and promoting inclusivity within the military. \u2062The\u2064 recognition that this policy was discriminatory and caused harm to LGBTQ+ service members is an important step towards \u200ccreating a more \u200bfair and accepting environment. \u2064While some may argue against rewarding individuals who broke military rules, it is crucial to acknowledge the specific circumstances and context in\u2062 which these rules were broken. Ultimately, the military must \u200dadapt and evolve to reflect the changing \u2062needs and values of\u2063 society while upholding its commitment to order \u2064and discipline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the military, rules are absolute. When individuals willingly join, they commit to following these rules, as there hasn&#8217;t been a draft since Vietnam. 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