The False God of Diversity

Almost immediately after the shootings at Fort Hood on November 5, General George Casey said, "Our diversity, not only in our Army, but in our country, is a strength. And as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I think that’s worse."

How sad for the families who lost loved ones in the attck to have to listen such tripe from the Army's Chief of Staff. Casey went on to reiterate, "I will tell you that I firmly believe the strength of our Army comes from our diversity." To be kind, this is pure balderdash. Diversity is not the strength of the Army or our nation. Our strength is in our freedom, established by God and enshrined in our Constitution.

America has always had diversity in the armed forces and always will. But its strength is in the liberty that produces this diversity, not in the diversity itself. The Army could be just as strong even if every soldier was a fair-skinned, freckle-faced red head from Terre Haute, IN. The real strength of our Army is in each individual's commitment to serve and defend this great Constitutional American Republic in which we live.

Diversity has no intrinsic value in and of itself. Only the competence and integrity of individuals have intrinsic value. People should be judged on their competence and interity regardless of their ethnicity (I believe MLK said something about this). Today's definition and practice of diversity is devoid of common sense. It is a misplaced priority, a false god. Instead of extolling the virtues of diversity, General Casey ought to be extolling the virtues of allowing every United States soldier to carry his side-arm with him (or her) at all times, 24-7.

Forget about diversity, General Casey. We have sacrificed our resolve and unity as a nation for too many inane concepts such as this and now it has cost us 13 precious lives.