RATS delenda est...Your are right, most of these folks (all vets, all wars), have dodged more bullets than sunbeams and if they want to smoke in a social setting, that should be their right! Especially in a non-public setting. If you don’t smoke, or are afraid of secondhand smoke, don’t visit your local vets club.
RATS delenda est...If the Nanny State wants to stop NONmembers from smoking at a VFW, I might agree. Let the Members ask for an ashtray.
But respect our Veterans!!