Pentagon Wants Military Smoking Ban
The DOD wants to prohibit soldiers from smoking becuase, um, they are very concerned about their health? Okay, smoking is gross and bad for you, even Philip Fucking Morris knows that. HOWEVER, anyone who volunteers to go fight the war(s) that George W. Bush already won in 2003 should be allowed a cigarette now and then, if they so choose. Why does your US military hate fags so much?
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My wife is a sergeant in the Army and while I understand the claims of lost productivity, most service members use smokeless tobacco (pouches, dip) so that argument goes out the fuckin’ window. The study also says that combat veterans are more likely to smoke. NO SHIT!!! IF YOU HAVE AN ABOVE AVERAGE CHANCE OF GETTING FUCKING BLOWN UP YOU PROBABLY DON’T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT CANCER!
Comment posted at 7/11/09 at 8:01 am
It’s about the MONEY! The CNN report on this states that the Pentagon claims millions of dollars wasted on heath costs due to smoking. So they believe that banning smoking will save them money.
REALLY?
Let’s see this study that is going to be used to prevent our troops, including those in combat, from smoking because it is so hazardous. (“DUCK, it’s a ciagrette!”)
Chances are it is BAD science, improperly done with incorrect conclusions and methodology.
Oh, and second hand smoke is harmful to soldiers (as was stated in the study apparently)? What about second hand bullets and shrapnel?
If the pentagon wants to save money, if the government wants to save money, here’s a thought… DON’T GO TO WAR!
Stupidity is probably our most abundant national product. Too bad we can’t tax stupid ideas!
Comment posted at 7/12/09 at 9:34 am