There is a hotly debated topic within the military and its associations right now on the topic of smoking. Currently, it is allowed. However, if some groups such as the veterans affairs have their way, smoking could be a thing of the past.
According to the VA website, 8% of their 113 billion dollar budget goes towards smoking related causes such as emphysema, cancers and strokes.
According to Fox news, 1 of 5 people die in the U.S. because of smoking. Smoking is the #1 most preventable cause of premature deaths in society. The ban on smoking will also increase moral and overall physical fitness.
I personally think that this is a pretty decent idea. Granted I am a little biased because I am a non-smoker. However as a fiscal conservative, it is a good idea because over the course of that 1 of 5 peoples life times, you will most likely be paying less in smoking related medical costs.
http://www.pr-inside.com/new-proposed-military-smoking-ban-has-many-advantages-saves-billions-of-taxpayer-dollars-lives-and-increases-safety-r1379944.htm
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
About Me
Hello, my name is Neil Purdy. I am a Senior at Illinois State University. I have been an active member in the Delta Chi Fraternity where I am the chapters assigned counsel to the Inter Fraternal Counsel. That organization governs all fraternitys' on campus to have them comply with rules and regulations that the organization sets up.
I am a U.S. Navy veteran where I severed for four years upon an aircraft carrier and three submarines. I got out to pursue a college education. I am currently in the Navy Reserves. I go down to St. Louis once a month for drill. I haven't exactly figured out what I want to do once I get out, however I have several different options at my finger tips.
Anyway, for the main reason I have created this blog, is for my Political Science 312 class. It is an assignment. I am very opinionated, however, up til now, it has been conversations with friends, family or groups of people in class discussions. I am new to the blogging atmosphere, so hopefully this will be a great way to expand my viewpoints and share my thoughts.
My main issue that I will be blogging about this semester has to do with smoking and tobacco products. I chose this topic based on a part of the current health care reform. The military is also looking to decrease that number of smokers among its ranks. Hopefully through research and observation I will see different aspects of this controversial issue, both the good and the bad.
I am a U.S. Navy veteran where I severed for four years upon an aircraft carrier and three submarines. I got out to pursue a college education. I am currently in the Navy Reserves. I go down to St. Louis once a month for drill. I haven't exactly figured out what I want to do once I get out, however I have several different options at my finger tips.
Anyway, for the main reason I have created this blog, is for my Political Science 312 class. It is an assignment. I am very opinionated, however, up til now, it has been conversations with friends, family or groups of people in class discussions. I am new to the blogging atmosphere, so hopefully this will be a great way to expand my viewpoints and share my thoughts.
My main issue that I will be blogging about this semester has to do with smoking and tobacco products. I chose this topic based on a part of the current health care reform. The military is also looking to decrease that number of smokers among its ranks. Hopefully through research and observation I will see different aspects of this controversial issue, both the good and the bad.
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