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
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