America’s top general fires back against GOP criticism of critical race theory
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has defended the study of critical race theory in the military, a theory that argues subordination on the basis of race permeates American law and society.
When asked by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., about the examination of the theory in the US military, during a Wednesday House committee hearing, Milley responded sharply, saying he wanted to “understand white rage”.
"I've read Mao Tse-tung. I've read Karl Marx. I've read Lenin. That doesn't make me a communist. So, what is wrong with understanding ... having some situational understanding about the country for which we are here to defend?”
“And I personally find it offensive that we are accusing the United States military — our general officers, our commissioned and non-commissioned officers — of being, quote, 'woke' or something else because we're studying some theories that are out there."
Objections to the theory come after efforts in several Republican-led states to remove discussions about race from school lesson plans.
Michael Waltz, a Republican representative from Florida and a former Green Beret, voiced concerns of critical race theory being included on a syllabus at the US Military Academy at West Point.
Milley fired back, saying "I do think it's important, actually, for those of us in uniform to be open-minded and be widely-read."
"The United States Military Academy is a university, and it is important that we train and we understand ... and I want to understand white rage. And I'm white."
He argued reading about political theories, and fostering open discussion could lend to understanding the more recent violent events in the US, including the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6.
In May, a report revealed "deep-rooted racism and discrimination" permeate in every nook and cranny of the US armed forces with the Pentagon failing in its attempts contain it.
Interviews with a number of active and former members of the US military forces cited by the Associated Press revealed complaints by most minorities, including Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans, that they had experienced discrimination and “deep-rooted culture of racism” in the US military.
"Racist, sexual and bigoted jokes are a daily occurrence in my 'work place,'" a Marine was quoted as saying in the AP report. "Very little has really ever been done to prevent it."
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