Ben Shapiro’s inquiry into DEI’s impact on medicine angers lawmakers, warning of potential harm
Republican Lawmakers Outraged Over Medical Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practices
Multiple Republican lawmakers expressed their outrage this week after Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro posted a shocking thread showing how doctors and medical associations have embraced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), signaling the possibility of action on the issue on Capitol Hill.
Shapiro’s thread, posted on Monday, dove into how some medical schools and doctors have pushed DEI in an effort to recruit more minority surgeons and stop hiring so many “walls of white men,” especially after the death of George Floyd and the ensuing riots in the summer of 2020. The Daily Wire editor emeritus said that his findings even show how some “top hospitals are abandoning key metrics when hiring surgeons.”
Lawmakers Vow to Take Action
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a senior member of the House Subcommittee on Health, said in a statement to The Daily Wire that he plans to “lead the charge” against the issue in Congress.
1/ DEI in medicine means that even if doctors injure patients, they might still be protected (even promoted). It means that top hospitals are abandoning key metrics when hiring surgeons. And it means research by whites may be disregarded. Here’s what I’ve found… 🧵
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) February 26, 2024
Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) said that “the law is very clear” about hiring practices that exclude anyone based on race or sex. In a video uncovered by Shapiro, Duke School of Medicine surgical resident Vignesh Raman celebrated treating a majority “non-white” population and suggested he and his team were trying to bring on more women and “non-white” surgeons. Raman also discussed how his “heart sinks” when he sees any of his patients wearing MAGA hats.
Bishop, who is running for North Carolina attorney general, said that racial discrimination in hiring practices in the name of DEI “will not be tolerated.”
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) also reposted Shapiro’s thread, warning against DEI in health care.
Concerns from Influential Figures
Multiple political commentators and influential figures, including billionaire Elon Musk, also expressed their concern after Shapiro released the findings of his investigation. Shapiro’s thread has now been viewed over 32 million times and reposted over 7,000 times.
“DEI puts the lives of your loved ones at risk,” said Musk.
“Black surgeon here. This is insane,” wrote former Trump administration official Dr. Ben Carson. “If we are going to save lives, we must keep identity politics out of the medical field.”
Former sports anchor Sage Steele — who sued ESPN alleging the network retaliated against her for making negative comments about the COVID vaccine — added, “The last sentence in the final tweet of this must-read thread should scare all of us: ‘Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US’ … yet these universities & hospitals are more concerned about DEI than hiring the most qualified person for the job??!!”
How does prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the medical field potentially compromise the quality of care for patients?
Arching medical advancements takes a backseat to ensuring that the medical field is diverse and inclusive. This is deeply concerning and goes against the core principles of medicine, which prioritize the best care for patients above all else.
It is particularly distressing to see medical schools and doctors actively pushing for diversity and inclusion through DEI initiatives. While promoting diversity is important in all fields, it should not come at the expense of hiring the most qualified individuals. The focus should always be on hiring the best doctors who have the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to provide the highest quality of care to patients.
The Daily Wire’s revelation that some medical schools and doctors have prioritized diversity over competency is alarming. It suggests that meritocracy and excellence are being sacrificed in favor of tokenism and political correctness. This undermines the very foundation of the medical profession and puts patients at risk.
Furthermore, the assertion that “top hospitals are abandoning key metrics when hiring surgeons” is deeply troubling. The selection of surgeons should be based on their qualifications, expertise, and track record of success, rather than their race or ethnicity. Such practices can only lead to a decline in the quality of surgical care provided to patients.
Republican lawmakers have rightfully expressed their outrage over these developments. Congressman Gus Bilirakis has vowed to take action against this issue in Congress. It is essential that lawmakers address this matter urgently and take measures to rectify the misguided priorities that have infiltrated the medical field.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important values that should be promoted in all sectors of society. However, it is crucial to ensure that these goals are pursued in a manner that does not compromise the quality of care and medical advancements. Patient safety and well-being must always be the highest priority, and any initiatives that undermine this should be thoroughly evaluated and corrected.
Republican lawmakers, along with medical professionals and organizations, must come together to condemn these misguided practices in the medical field. They must work to reinstate meritocracy and excellence as the guiding principles of the profession, ensuring that the most qualified individuals are given the opportunity to serve patients.
In conclusion, the embrace of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field, to the detriment of meritocracy and excellence, is deeply concerning. This issue must be addressed urgently by lawmakers and medical professionals to safeguard the quality of care provided to patients. The focus should always be on ensuring the best doctors are hired based on their qualifications and expertise, rather than their race or ethnicity. The medical field must prioritize patient safety and well-being above all else.
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