Charlottesville. The commanders in chief of the US army condemn in chorus
(B2) If the American president did not want to condemn the events of Charlottesville, this is not the case of the main military leaders. For the past few days, the highest army officials have thus expressed, in turn, via twitter or facebook, unequivocal messages. Without wanting to be controversial, the tone is however serious, like a reminder of the true values of America.
The chief of the navy, Admiral John Richardson, fired very quickly. As of Sunday, he condemns "the shameful events of Charlottesville". They are “unacceptable and should not be tolerated”” Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been killed and injured, and to all who are trying to bring peace to the community. The Navy will always be against intolerance and hatred – he adds –. We want our Navy to be the safest place possible - as strong and tough a team as we can be, keeping the violence only for our enemies »
The head of the US Marines, General Robert Neller, continued on Tuesday with a very clear statement: “No place for racial hatred and extremism in the US Marines. At the heart of our values is honor, courage, and commitment, which sets the course for Marines in their lives and in their actions.
General Mark A. Milley, Commander of the Army, wrote an unambiguous message on Wednesday: the army does not tolerate racism, extremism or hatred in its ranks. It's against our values and everything that has united us since 1775 ».
Finally, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard adds, in the same register " joining its voice with the commanders in chief to condemn racism, extremism and hatred. Our diversity is our strength »
The speaking out of army chiefs on events of general scope is not common. And it is the marker of a concern, just as much as a very clear will. White supremacist and other prominent racist protesters cannot claim to embody American values or claim uniforms or membership in military units. An important message... that we should have heard at the highest level.
(Nicolas Gros-Verheyde)
It should be noted that the European Commission also brought a message of condemnation “ We condemn and reject all forms and manifestations of racism and xenophobia. They are incompatible with the values and principles on which the EU is founded ».
When we condemn racism, extremism, hatred and violence, we condemn both sides. I don't see any exclusive condemnation of whites. Those who started it are those who knocked down the statue of General Lee who was absolutely not a slaver
If my information is correct, the unbolting of the statue was carried out by the mayor of the city, therefore the legitimate authority. What is condemned is the hatred and invective of people who have a very dubious relationship with history, brandishing symbols that cannot be condemned and condemned. The message from the US Chiefs is clear on this point.