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Despite some laws, in general, protecting LGBTQ+ individuals like the civil rights act of 1964, there is no federal law preventing, for example, discrimination by private employers. The military openly discriminates against LGBTQ+ individuals. Protection is flimsy and weak allowing the continual acceptance of homophobia and hate against transgender. Take women and African Americans joining the military as an example. In history, neither of these groups was accepted in the military until wars caused the U.S military to be desperate for service members. Now, there are plenty of anti-discrimination laws for minorities. Many religious groups were discriminate in history as well, but today there is more of an accepting atmosphere for differing religious beliefs. The military has a long way to go in protecting minorities such as women and LGBTQ+ individuals from experiencing hate while serving, but legislation not only for the military but also for the general public is one of the first steps needed for equality. In fact, in 2019 the Equality Act was proposed to give LGBTQ+ individuals stronger protection against discrimination. Senator Tammy Baldwin says \u201cIt is just wrong that in a majority of states, LGBTQ Americans are not fully protected from being fired, evicted from their home, or denied services because of who they are or who they love. It is time to end this kind of discrimination because LGBTQ Americans should have the freedom of full equality.\u201d Ideas and legislation such as this can give LGBTQ+ people more equality and better health in the general population, and eventually, this can be translated into military service.<\/p>\n
Power of the Law<\/h2>\n
Legislation has the power to determine right from wrong. It is an idea that over a long period of time, can shape the moral outlook of society. Laws preventing discrimination and hate eventually creates a society where persecution is frowned upon. Take laws against child labor, protection for domestic abuse victims, and the landmark Civil Rights law of 1964. All these laws helped to change the world and how individuals are treated for the better and laws regarding LGBTQ+ individuals in the military are no different.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Influence of Legislation Laws in our society determines right from wrong. It sets a written set of morals everyone is expected to follow. While the law is not always right, it controls civilization and what is socially acceptable. In the case of LGBTQ+ individuals in the military, previous legislation like DADT and transgender bans … <\/p>\n