Quick Bytes
- Over 100 GOP lawmakers react to Army slide labeling pro-life groups as terrorist threats.
- Letters demand investigation, accountability, and assurance against similar incidents.
- Fort Liberty disavows the controversial slide, stating it was not properly vetted.
- National Right to Life president refutes the slide’s implications, citing non-violence.
Lawmakers Challenge Army Training Material
A leaked photo from an Army briefing at Fort Liberty has prompted over 100 Republican senators and representatives to seek clarity. The image showed a slide that controversially labeled pro-life advocacy as a potential terrorist threat.
The GOP’s response came in the form of a letter demanding transparency and accountability from the Army. They insisted on a full investigation and confirmation that such materials are not in use elsewhere. The House Armed Services Committee, in particular, requested a response from Army Secretary Christine Wormuth by July 25, emphasizing the importance of political neutrality in the military.
The contentious slide named specific pro-life organizations, such as National Right to Life and Operation Rescue, as terrorist entities and suggested that pro-life activities could be viewed as terrorist actions. This included counseling at crisis pregnancy centers and even the display of “Choose Life” license plates.
In response, Fort Liberty posted on Facebook, distancing itself from the slide and assuring that it was not reflective of the Army’s stance. The installation confirmed that the slide was created by a local employee and would no longer be used. The House Armed Services Committee has urged the Army to rectify the misinformation and prevent future occurrences.
The incident has sparked criticism and concerns over the potential for profiling based on political beliefs. Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life, expressed dismay at the accusation, underscoring the peaceful nature of their advocacy and suggesting a political motive behind the slide.
Image Credits
- Harold Mendoza: Photo of the controversial Army training slide.
