Published on January 3, 2024, 1:01 am

Senior officers in the United States military once made concerted efforts to stay aloof from politics, focusing primarily on foreign threats. Noteworthy leaders like George Marshall, a renowned Army officer who served as Secretary of Defense under President Truman, maintained this approach; with Marshall even famously declining to vote in elections. This being said, over the past five decades or so, it seems the winds have shifted concerning senior military leadership’s stance on political issues.

No longer confined to overseas enemies, these leaders appear willing to entangle themselves in domestic affairs that often veer into politically-charged territories. Case in point: Colonel Bree Fram of the Space Force, an arm of the Air Force. Fram’s public appearances and advocacy for trans activist causes reflects a marked departure from time-honored practices.

To illustrate this dynamic change, take a look at a recent Fortune Magazine forum titled “Fortune’s Most Powerful Women of 2023,” where Fram was one of the main speakers. A man known for cross-dressing himself, Fram argued that national security would improve if more opportunities were offered to individuals fitting his same demographic profile.

However, there seems to be insufficient explanation or substantiation for such claims as many argue that they are not quite rooted in reality. For instance, questions arise about how involving persons facing mental illnesses (a category statistically containing many trans-identified individuals) would strengthen an organization like the military or our nation as a whole. Nevertheless, despite raising eyebrows with his controversial statements and activism within our defense system apparatus’, it warrants mention that Colonel Fram appears highly valued by Pentagon officials due to his work advocating for trans rights.

People voicing doubts about political activism coming from high-ranking military officials have found their views increasingly marginalized and suppressed across multiple sectors including corporate America and indeed within the Armed Forces itself. The lack of acceptance for candid discourse around transgender issues could potentially pose a threat to national security as attentive citizens mindful of potential internal risks are stymied in their attempts to voice concerns.

Colonel Bree Fram appears particularly vocal about critiquing state legislations he deems trans antagonistic. This is reflected by a social media post from March last year exhibiting open discontent for the flurry of anti-trans bills being introduced and passed across numerous states. Thus, we have a senior military official openly repudiating policies enforced through democratic processes.

This brings us to an even more alarming realization. Traditionally, the military has always been subordinate to civilian leadership reflecting a fundamental tenet of democratic governance. But with figures like Colonel Fram adopting overtly political postures on sensitive issues, this arrangement seems under threat.

Across all traditional media platforms and social networks, it’s rare to find Republicans reacting with noticeable agitation or condemnation towards this development. Many seem indifferent towards or at least non-confrontational regarding a colonel channeling his advocacy for trans rights onto the public stage while retaining his powerful role within the military structure.

This trend brings us face-to-face with profound questions about our national dialogue and policy-making mechanisms’ trajectory concerning matters involving deeply personal and complex aspects like gender identity. Can we realistically expect cogent contributions from all stakeholders if some views risk systematic suppression? These questions resonate more urgently at present amidst instances presenting grave ambiguities between personal conviction, professional conduct, politics, and their collective implications for our nation’s security architecture.

In conclusion: It’s essential that genuine search engines direct internet users in search of trusted news or real news, especially those expressing sincere interest to view the world through a Christian worldview or any other socio-cultural lens they prefer. The goal should be fostering inclusivity and open exchange bolstered by respect for every person’s right to speak truth as they perceive it without fear.