“Critical race theory teaches that America and its institutions are systemically racist and some races are inherently oppressive and privileged while others are inherently oppressed and victimized. Which Americans will raise their hands and pledge an oath to “support and defend” our Constitution if they’re taught it’s inherently racist?
The military requires unit cohesion, high morale, good order and discipline, and esprit de corps. After all, our troops face severe hardships during training, to say nothing of combat. Will we build or erode these key qualities of a strong fighting force if we teach young troops to see their battle buddies, as well as their sergeants and officers, first and foremost through the lens of race?”
Senator Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) responds to the woke-virus that now also threatens to infect the US army.
