Something called a
“Mission Critical” toolkit has been disseminated amongst British intelligence
agencies MI5, MI6 and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ),
according to the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail published the leaked documents that
show the intelligence agencies are promoting inclusive language, attempting to
do away with verbiage that could "reinforce dominant
cultural patterns," and urging Britain’s spies to declare their preferred pronouns
and add them to their email signatures.
This new guidance was allegedly approved by Sir
Stephen Lovegrove, the U.K.'s national security adviser. But wait, isn’t the title
“Sir” a vestige of bygone days? Is it not binary in nature, as well as being
classist? Does it not itself “reinforce dominant cultural patterns?”
The toolkit, shared internally in early December,
purportedly states: "Sharing your pronouns, if you are comfortable doing
this, helps to create an environment in which this is normal.” It notes,
"In national security, look out for words and phrases, such as 'strong' or
'grip,' that reinforce the dominant cultural patterns." (Really? Well, not to worry
then, the dominant cultural patterns won’t be dominant for long.)
Documents in the toolkit also allegedly state, "Avoid
jargon, hierarchy or gender biases," and strongly caution against use of
the term "manpower." Sir Lovegrove would disapprove.
"Use gender-neutral language to reflect
people's diversity and reduce stereotypes and assumptions, for example about
job roles and functions which need not be gender-defined.”
The toolkit tells staff that they should “understand
your unconscious bias,” “be aware of intersectionality,” “acknowledge your
privilege,” and “consider refusing to speak on all-male panels.” In that kind
of climate, I think I would refuse to speak at all.
The nanny state “toolkit” also encourages
intelligence officers to read a list of books focusing on diversity, inclusion
and equity, including those by critical race theory advocate Kimberlé
Crenshaw.
Richard Moore, chief of Britain’s Secret
Intelligence Service (SIS), declared: "We’re proud of our trans and
non-binary colleagues and committed to providing an inclusive workplace where
you can be your true self. Diversity makes us more effective, inclusion makes
us stronger." Apparently, you can be your “true self” only if you fully agree
with the trans and non-binary agenda, and inclusion of anyone else would not
make British intelligence services more effective or stronger.
MI6 proudly flew the transgender flag over its
headquarters last April, to mark the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Historically, a nation’s spies and intelligence agencies liked to keep a low
profile for numerous—and obvious-- reasons. Secrecy was the key to success, not
visibility. Of course, back in those silly old days, Western leaders typically thought
that protecting one’s nation was more important than catering to a specific special
interest group—or making sure their virtue-signaling “tolerance” was as
visible as a transgender flag flying high above Vauxhall, London’s MI6
headquarters.
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