Lawmaker: Military has 'a cultural problem of abuse'

Military Times: WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee says the recent nude photo-sharing scandal in the Marine Corps is just one part of a widespread cultural problem through the military that needs immediate attention.

“Certainly, sexism is part of it,” said Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., during an interview on C-Span’s Newsmakers on Sunday morning. “But we have had several instances of hazing going too far, leading to deaths in the military. I think there is a cultural problem of abuse within the military that needs to be confronted.

“This isn’t just a few bad actors. It's a broader problem than that.”

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