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Why I Support For The Secdef

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The unwritten rule when partaking in discussions professionally is to avoid matters that cover religion and politics. Many people care very deeply about religion and/or politics, and many factors have contributed to these passionate opinions. The bottom line is when talking about these topics, focus and effort are diverted from what is most important in a professional environment. In the military, the same dynamic can and has been observed in units across the country. The military is a melting pot of culture, religion, and political opinions with individuals who care deeply about them. Presidential campaigns summate most of these topics in one discussion. Most conversations start with, “Who do you support and why?”. The why, is where most heated debates begin. Today, more pressure than ever has been placed on service members to comment on presidential campaigns. In addition, more avenues to comment are now available. In my paper, I will explain why support for the SECDEF is crucial to help service members remain focused and the united states military to function more effectively without political influence. Social media is something almost every American citizen participates in, in today’s society. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and countless other examples of social media exist and in each someone can communicate with the world if he or she pleases. For example, Facebook currently has 1.71 billion users according to the second

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