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The military is a profession. So is teaching. So is pipefitting.
We trust professionals to do their jobs without partisan bias.
In the political sphere, however, this apolitical expectation should not be used to invalidate or silence those who seek political public service.
We trust professionals to do their jobs without partisan bias.
In the political sphere, however, this apolitical expectation should not be used to invalidate or silence those who seek political public service.
Veterans hear this often. “How dare you use your military service for votes!”
And yet, in DC, committees on financial services & judiciary are full of bankers & lawyers while armed services & VA committees strain for members at a time when we’ve never had fewer vets in Congress.
And yet, in DC, committees on financial services & judiciary are full of bankers & lawyers while armed services & VA committees strain for members at a time when we’ve never had fewer vets in Congress.
The military must remain apolitical.
Veterans should not.
There are real conversations about the Constitution, defense spending, excessive militarization, healthcare, & more that can only happen with healthy veteran participation in our (yes, partisan) political process.
Veterans should not.
There are real conversations about the Constitution, defense spending, excessive militarization, healthcare, & more that can only happen with healthy veteran participation in our (yes, partisan) political process.
