The National Park Service is revising the video shown to visitors at the Lincoln Memorial, under pressure from conservatives who complained the program had ``a leftist viewpoint.''
The Reverend Louis Sheldon, head of the Traditional Values
Coalition, said the eight-minute video implied that Lincoln supported abortion and homosexuality. He said it showed demonstrations at the memorial, including pro-gay-rights and abortion-rights rallies, but no pro-Jesus or Promise Keepers marches.
Documents show the Park Service responded by purchasing video of President Bush, and pro-gun and pro-war rallies.
The original tape was created with input from high school
students around the country. Park Service Deputy Director Don Murphy says the service has a ``responsibility to present a balanced approach'' and doesn't respond solely to any special interest group.