Ms Tree
Veteran
- Jul 13, 2010
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Pentagon Training Manual
As expected, I agree with most of the manual. Not sure I would go so far as to define evangelicals and the like as terrorists, at least not how I define the term.
I think if I take issue with anything it is in the wording. I do not think saying whites have an advantage is the same thing non whites are at a disadvantage. Due to the color of my skin and my gender there are things that I am more than likely not every going to experience. I am less likely to be turned down for a job. I am less likely to see people cross the street when I am walking toward them. I am less likely to be stopped for no legal reason. I am less likely to be turned down for a job .... and the list goes on.
Being told that racism and sexism exists and are still quite pervasive in our society is not a bad thing. Being asked to be aware so that you can help change it is not a bad thing. How many women have been raped or assaulted in the military lately? These things exist and I believe the sooner we confront the issues the sooner we can put them behind us.
As expected, I agree with most of the manual. Not sure I would go so far as to define evangelicals and the like as terrorists, at least not how I define the term.
I think if I take issue with anything it is in the wording. I do not think saying whites have an advantage is the same thing non whites are at a disadvantage. Due to the color of my skin and my gender there are things that I am more than likely not every going to experience. I am less likely to be turned down for a job. I am less likely to see people cross the street when I am walking toward them. I am less likely to be stopped for no legal reason. I am less likely to be turned down for a job .... and the list goes on.
Being told that racism and sexism exists and are still quite pervasive in our society is not a bad thing. Being asked to be aware so that you can help change it is not a bad thing. How many women have been raped or assaulted in the military lately? These things exist and I believe the sooner we confront the issues the sooner we can put them behind us.