[cripplecreek]

"This is something we need to look at," Hagel said of programs to curb smoking and limit tobacco sales. He noted that related health care problems from smoking cost the Defense Department more than $1 billion annually.

We want em healthy when they get shot or blown up.

[pepsi_junkie]

"This is something we need to look at," Hagel said of programs to curb smoking and limit tobacco sales. He noted that related health care problems from smoking cost the Defense Department more than $1 billion annually.

This is a major reason why the democrats insist on national healthcare. Because it gives them justification for usurping our rights and expanding their control over individuals. They can then begin banning things under the banner of fiscal responsibility. You see, if being fiscally responsible means giving you orders, suddenly they're all for it.