Trump and Hegseth made a few valid points in their speeches at Quantico but missed the big point: The US military is as lethal as ever, @stavridisj writes (via @opinion) https://t.co/leGYesjKrs ...

Military Readiness & Lethality - Readiness, training, and accountability are integral components of lethality, enhancing capability and standards [1] - Increased readiness and accountability contribute to a more lethal military force [1] - The current military activities, such as guarding buildings and maintaining vehicles, are perceived as diminishing military readiness and focus [4] Law Enforcement Support - The mission in Los Angeles focuses on maintaining law and order, protecting law enforcement agents from attacks [2] - National Guard and Marines are deployed to defend ICE agents, performing a civil function under the Constitution [3] - US military support for law enforcement officers has historical precedent [3] Constitutional & Legal Concerns - Concerns exist regarding the legality of the military's current activities, specifically guarding buildings [4] - The deployment of military personnel is framed as civil enforcement, aligning with law enforcement authorities rather than direct US military action [3]

Immigration & Policy - The US new administration's executive order 14163 paused Afghan immigration processes, affecting families awaiting relocation to the US [3] - The pause impacted numerous individuals in the same immigration process [3] Security Risks & Humanitarian Concerns - Individuals with family members who worked for the US military face significant danger from the Taliban and other terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan [5] - Over 15 terrorist groups, including ISIS and al-Qaeda, are active in Afghanistan under the Taliban's influence [5] - These groups pose a threat to those associated with the US military [5] - The speaker expresses deep concern for the safety of family members in Afghanistan due to their association with US forces [5] Personal Impact - The speaker's family underwent extensive application processes, including background checks, interviews, biometric screening, and medical checks in December 2020 [2] - The family was prepared for relocation to the US via Qatar before the immigration pause [2] - The speaker feels responsible for the potential harm to their parents and expresses a strong desire to see them [4]