In a move that has sparked debate and controversy, the US Air Force has decided to provide full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a woman who was fatally shot during the Capitol riot on January 6th. Babbitt, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, was attempting to breach a barricaded door when she was shot by a Capitol Police officer.
The decision to offer military funeral honors to Babbitt has raised questions about the appropriateness of honoring someone involved in an insurrection against the US government. Critics argue that Babbitt’s actions on January 6th were an attack on democracy and should not be glorified with military honors. On the other hand, supporters view her as a patriot who was standing up for her beliefs.
The Air Force’s decision comes after a request was initially denied by military leadership under the Biden administration. However, the Air Force ultimately granted the request, citing regulations that allow for military funeral honors for veterans who have served honorably. Babbitt was a 14-year Air Force veteran.
The controversy surrounding Babbitt’s military funeral honors reflects the ongoing divisions in the country over the events of January 6th and the broader issues of political polarization and extremism. The decision has reignited debates about the meaning of patriotism, the boundaries of free speech, and the legacy of the Capitol riot.
As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of January 6th, the decision to offer military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt serves as a reminder of the complex and contentious issues facing the United States today.
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– AP News: [US offers military funeral honors to Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPY1dwOTNwU2xTSTZwbENhNDJuOGVQQVNlaTZxeEdnZmZ3UWNPb1NUYkJuNC04X0JBSVRrcVZWZkdQR1hDT1NpUjFpS1dBR0RkQ1hQU01sN3owVEdOSHZsWlYxQWxmTXV6a1MzOXZzSS1qN2s5cldOTmlzNWFqcjZaWXBCdWlyckhvRVA1SVI4UXV3aTFTY2hocVpGbXpZbTVOTmZYQVVKNVVaaFE?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– CNN: [US Air Force to provide military funeral honors for rioter killed on January 6](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFB0endWTU4zODM1RmdpQm9MVlJsUUJjS09LU3plMnI0TmxfazJMOTR2UEQ1ZE10bjNxclB4cVNZUnVDOS1qUUVDWUhrZGF0RlZ1TWw2ak5PUzhvWkhCbW5wVWZhTWFORU10UFVLay1faWpwVG1wbFZSMUJ0UVQ5TTA?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The Washington Post: [Air Force offers military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPSlc3aFVzNEhjQWg3b3NKU0V4dHE3SVh3M1VVX3N2UU96YURDOVNHaDE5ZnB6RnpJM2w0Q1h3RnBRVDYwVG5ROFg2c2pKUk5fdjhEWkFaOFZTeHNNZWNWRDlOcWRKZi1VeTItbk1rMF9JYlFxazRmMnFfdGxWLS1RRXN5bmE5aDd4UjNYQndTQ2p3NVE?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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