In a strongly worded letter to members of Congress, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) founder Morris Dees expressed serious concerns about growing signs that members of neo-Nazi groups are infiltrating the US military. According to the SPLC website, Dees asked Congress to take steps "to ensure that the armed forces are not inadvertently training future domestic terrorists."
According to SPLC, recent scrutiny of a neo-Nazi website operated by the National Socialist Movement revealed "dozens of personal profiles ... where individuals listed 'military' as their occupation." Further, FBI and Department of Homeland Security reports, published within the past year, suggest the likely infiltration by extremists is a serious problem.
In his letter, Dees wrote, "Evidence continues to mount that current Pentagon policies are inadequate to prevent racial extremists from joining and serving in the armed forces."
Dees urged quick action. "Because the presence of extremists in the armed forces is a serious threat to the safety of the American public, we believe Congressional action is warranted," he wrote.
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