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To: C19fan

From the article:

Here is a passage from the NYT story the reader highlights above:

In fact, as Pentagon leaders are quick to say, the military cannot be a reflection of the United States without hosting the same kinds of people and allegiances that are embedded in the population as a whole. But while the military is one of the country’s most diverse institutions - some 43 percent of those on active duty are people of color - Defense Department officials acknowledge that the views of its white service members skew conservative.

On American bases around the world, televisions are often tuned to Fox News. This was particularly so during the Trump administration; since President Biden was inaugurated, CNN and MSNBC have started showing up more.

Officials with the Biden administration have expressed concerns about certain broadcasts targeting troops. On March 2, Mr. Kirby ordered a review of programming on the American Forces Network, which caters to service members and families abroad.

While the military can limit what kinds of programs are broadcast in public areas on bases, the Pentagon could run into First Amendment issues as it tries to vet recruits and even active-duty troops.


3 posted on 04/12/2021 7:39:07 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: PIF

“Defense Department officials acknowledge that the views of its white service members skew conservative.”

So what? Couched as some sort of admission of wrongdoing.


6 posted on 04/12/2021 8:23:57 AM PDT by jagusafr ( )
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