Summary
Bishop Garrison, a former Pentagon official who led a 2021 investigation into military extremism, warns that recent New Year’s Day attacks by military personnel highlight the ongoing threat of radicalization and distress in the armed forces.
Despite a report recommending counter-extremism measures, its policies were never implemented, facing backlash from right-wing figures, including Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.
As Hegseth aims to dismantle counter-extremism programs, Garrison stresses the risks of neglecting the issue, citing cultural and mental health challenges within the military.
Would you fear a jainist extremist?
Would you tremble before an extremist pacifist?
Different ideologies have different extremists.
I would worry about any extremist, no matter their race, belief system, sexual orientation, or whatever.
Extremists are not around for reasoning, they will implement what they want, no matter the cost, be it left or right wing