Space Force general admits she lets ‘anti-LGBTQ+ laws’ impact hiring decisions — resulting in ‘less qualified’ personnel

A top Space Force commander admitted last week that “anti-LGBTQ+ laws” are affecting hiring practices.

Speaking at a Pentagon Pride event, Space Force Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt denounced “anti-LGBTQ+ laws” that force such laws to turn off eligible candidates on the grounds of personal or family circumstances. I accept that it may disappear.

“More than 400 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been introduced at the state level since January this year,” she said. “Their numbers are rising and show trends that could be dangerous to military personnel, their families and the readiness of the force as a whole.”

The danger, Bart explained, is that more qualified candidates may be forced out of the job because “anti-LGBTQ+ laws” may come into play.

“When considering potential candidates, such as company commanders, I try to match the right people to the right jobs,” she said. “I put their job performance and related experience first.

“But,” she continued, “I also look at their personal circumstances and their families are also important factors. The right person for the job should be who they are and where they are given.” If they don’t feel safe performing to the best of their ability in the state, or if their family members may be denied access to essential medical care due to state laws, I would recommend another candidate, We are forced to consider candidates who are probably less qualified.”

It is not clear exactly what law Lieutenant General Burt was referring to.

She may be referring, on the one hand, to life-changing transgender-related medical procedures, a law that bans medical procedures on minors, what liberals call “gender-affirming” care. But on the other hand, she may be referring to states that have treatments in the country that: Abortions were restricted within the constitution.

General Burt framed such laws negatively, but his supporters argued that these laws were necessary to protect children and unborn lives.

TheBlaze has reached out to the Space Force for comment, but did not receive a response as of this writing.

However, a Space Force official provided a statement to Fox News. Said:

To stay ahead of pacing challenges and win in a competitive environment, leaders must identify and remove barriers facing their teams. We have the best people in America, and we need them to get the job done without worrying about the health and safety of their families. The Department of the Air Force recognizes that various laws and bills have been proposed and passed in states across the United States that may affect LGBTQ Air Force personnel, guardians, and/or their LGBTQ dependents in various ways. doing.

We have endeavored to inform and educate our members about the mission, medical, legal and other resources available to support airmen, parents and their families.

“I am proud to be an ally here,” Lt. Gen. Burt later said at the event.

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