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Biden Grants Clemency for Dishonorably Discharged LGBTQ Veterans
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
This long overdue policy should be welcomed by all who support US soldiers and veterans. Thanks to the blatantly homophobic laws of the 20th and early 21st centuries, thousands of brave soldiers were legally discriminated against, had their service records tarnished, and were deprived of veterans' benefits. To return honor and dignity to these heroes as quickly as possible, military officials should work to expedite these pardons.
Republican narrative
Given the state of decline of today's military, debates over past policies are irrelevant. Woke military policies have resulted in the lowering of physical fitness requirements and prioritized radical left agendas over the operational readiness of the armed forces. There's nothing wrong with promoting a more traditional culture within the US military and, especially, prioritizing the role of the armed forces to uphold the national security of the United States.