Social Engineering Über Alles

I read this headline today:

US Submariners Learn to Live Without Smokes

I felt sorry for these sailors. These men volunteered to give their lives, if necessary, in defense of our freedoms. And how do we say thanks? We take away one of the few freedoms they have.

Even Hitler, a notorious anti-smoker, did not forbid his troops to smoke.

I openly apologize to all our armed forces for the lack of respect they are shown by their ungrateful country.