‘The Few, The Proud’ U.S. Marines Go Full-Metal Woke, Celebrate ‘Pride Month’ With Rainbow Bullets – Opinion

I have often wondered in recent years what my dad — a 21-year-old U.S. Marine who drove a tank onto the black sandy beach of Iwo Jima on Day One of what some historians would consider “the bloodiest battle” of WW II — would think about the state of today’s U.S. Military, let alone the state of the country he and his fellow service members fought for, some of whom paid the ultimate price so that we may be free.

Like it or not, freedom means being free to live and behave as we choose, without regard to the thoughts or feelings of others, as long as our freedoms don’t impinge on the rights or freedoms of others. Perhaps this article provides a good example.

As reported by the Washington Examiner, the U.S. Marine Corps went full-metal woke on Wednesday, acknowledging “Pride Month” with an image of a combat helmet, decorated with bullets painted in rainbow colors placed on a strap, on which the words “PROUD TO SERVE” were emblazoned.

The USMC celebrates the contribution of LGBTQ military personnel throughout June with #Pride Our commitment to equality and diversity is not wavering. [we]Defend the principles of equal treatment, dignity, and respect for all.

#PrideMonth #USMC

Not to nitpick, but one wonders if there are LGBTQ Marines or other members of the Armed Services LGBTQ community who are offended by deadly ammunition “dressed up” in rainbow colors. You must think these things through.

The USMC took a total of 58 photographs throughout June. #PrideRecognizing and honoring our LGBTQ military personnel. We will continue to foster an environment free of discrimination.#PrideMonth #USMC pic.twitter.com/MOyvFmyJiB

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) June 1, 2022

Multiple denizens of the Twittersphere did not take kindly to the Marine Corps stunt — yes; it was a Wise stunt solely meant to pander to the wokified among us — and were far from amused.

“Harri” nailed it:

Maybe focus on what’s actually important to the nation’s defense. China and Russia are bolstering up their ranks with masculinity, understanding it’s necessity, while we seem to be celebrating sexual choices and gender changes in our military.

Harri was correct. Rush Limbaugh once said war’s purpose was to both kill and break people. The absurdity of painting ammunition in beautiful colors does neither.

Maybe focus on what’s actually important to the nation’s defense. China and Russia are bolstering up their ranks with masculinity understanding it’s necessity, while we seem to be celebrating sexual choices and gender changes in our military.

— Harri (@HarriNB) June 1, 2022

Not to be outdone by the Marines, of course, was Joe Biden’s State Department, headed by the most inept secretary of State in recent memory, Antony Blinken.

It’s #PrideMonth in June! Over 50 years ago, LGBTQI+ people have united to promote and defend human rights. Department of Human Rights proudly supports LGBTQI+ individuals around the world. #Pride2022 🌈

Is it almost giddy?

June is #Pride Month! Over 50 years ago, LGBTQI+ people from all over the globe came together to promote and celebrate the rights of these individuals. This Department supports LGBTQI+ individuals around the world. #Pride2022 🌈 https://t.co/8VIMW7pwCY pic.twitter.com/AN2iBUmla6

— Department of State (@StateDept) June 1, 2022

Via the State Department’s celebratory proclamation:

The treatment of LGBTQI+ people around the globe is one of the most pressing human rights concerns of today.  Inacceptable violence and discrimination continue to plague LGBTQI+ communities. Particularly vulnerable are those who promote or protect LGBTQI+ rights.

Too many countries have restricted access to LGBTQI+ related information today and censored representations of LGBTQI+ issues.  Many Pride events are violently interrupted or banned by governments.

The Department is working to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons in line with President Biden’s Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World.  The State Department updated U.S. passport application policies to allow for gender self-certification and offered an “X” gender marker option.

[…]

All of our work is done in recognition that Americans still have much to do to guarantee equality and dignity for LGBTQI+ people at home.

In celebration of Pride Month, the U.S. Department of State recommits to protecting and promoting the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons around the world.

Again, It is not to nitpick, but the question has never Been about the “human rights” or “equal rights” of the LGBTQI+ community, or at least it should not beAssuming old prejudices are still valid.

However, it is important to recognize the difference between accepting and acknowledging that others live differently than you and trying to accommodate them. Force those “others” to “celebrate” or “champion” lifestyles or behaviors with which they disagree. This sounds a bit forced anti-racism, huh?

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