[Lizavetta]

the writers of the petition call for the return of the long-gone tradition of tasteful facial hair on service members, citing a boost in morale.

If you need facial hair for morale you are an insufferable whiner. What the hell has happened to the men in this country?

[Bigg Red]

I suspect the popularity of beards among young men is related to the fact that the danged women are in their faces all of the time and allowed to do whatever the men do. Growing a beard is one of the few male pursuits left them.