good to see clueless assholes like you still view the military as being a gang of dumb conscripts from the 18th century.

Speaking of gays. There is a reason why there exists a general resentment within the military of the civilian population, and a lot of it has to do with things like gay men flamboyently parading down the street in leather chaps, while a Marine corporal is told he can’t wear flip-flops on liberty.

So what are you going to do, start courtmartialling privates for smoking cigarettes?

Sure why not? They can already be court martialed for being gay or smoking pot, two things guaranteed to be less harmful to their health.

We’ve seen in Iraq that soldiers are just in it for the killing and bullying, or bullshit Repuke “patriotism”.

I don’t give a damn if they are jittery or not. Should have gotten a real job.

So what are you going to do, start courtmartialling privates for smoking cigarettes? Too harsh? I guess we can just NJP them with 45 days confinement to the barracks, so they can think about how much their smoking affects the taxpayers.

If you did not serve you have no say – period. Pay taxes – so what? You pay your taxes to employ someone else to fight your battles and ensure your freedom.

Wrong. The military work for Americans, not for themselves. The military does and goes when, what, and where we tell them to. They wear the uniform they are given. They act in accordance with the policies given.

Anyone wishing to set their own agenda is NOT doing their sworn duty and is subject to court martial. Step too far over the line and you risk the label of traitor.

My wife didn’t serve. Are you suggesting she has no right to have a voice in setting policy? Fuck you poser.

Nice link, but unfortunately, disputed by later studies.

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/338/7/470
http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/3/290

It is very obvious who served and who is a clueless armchair critic.

Healthcare costs, productivity; tell you what. We’ll give you a uniform and send you to the front lines. Survive a tour-no need to worry because we’ll send you back, again and again. Oh, not your style, too much effort, bad hair day?
The country made a promise to the veterans – when I was in. Serve honorably and all healthcare will be provided for life free, plus other benefits. That was part of the deal. You’re putting your life on the line. No qualifiers, no income test, nothing. Well it seems the country shafted the vets on this one – liars! If you are not going to honor an agreement, then don’t make it. See how many takers you have on your new and “better” offer. What does this have to do with smoking – everything. Before even considering banning anything, provide a real – tangible alternative. Either way this is part of the price you and I pay, and will continue to pay.
Let’s see you dodge the sniper fire, shrapnel, IEDs, etc., day after day. It tends to get on ones nerves. Stress relief is a must, but we must be socially correct because of armchair know nothings. Don’t believe me – go visit a National Cemetery – read about the suicides, both deployed and after returning. Live with the hell you have witnessed and participated in. Smokes are a stress relief here and now. Sorry, but yoga and meditation are not very conducive to living another day in the wonderful adventure land environment. It’s real. Make a mistake and you die. There is no reset button. I have seen many non-smokers pick up the habbit when deployed. Gee, I can’t imagine why.
If you did not serve you have no say – period. Pay taxes – so what? You pay your taxes to employ someone else to fight your battles and ensure your freedom.
The Pentagon’s political correctness in some areas is very disturbing. Perhaps the staff needs re-education on the front lines, for extended periods, to refresh their memories.