Prioritizing ideology over competence is a dangerous game, one that can lead to unimaginable loss and suffering As an observer from abroad, witnessing the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles has been both heartbreaking and bewildering. The scenes of destruction and despair – thousands of homes reduced to rubble and lives lost – are tragic enough on their own. But what truly shocks an outsider is discovering that the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has been prioritizing Diversity,