Posted on 03/29/2014 3:21:00 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter is speaking out against a reported proposal being considered by the Navy to ban the sale of tobacco products on all its bases and ships, calling it a “political decision.”
The Military Times reported Monday that Navy officials are considering removing tobacco from all retail outlets, including exchange-operated sales venues and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program outlets. Navy commissaries do not sell tobacco products.
Hunter, a Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, said in a letter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus he strongly opposes the ban, saying it will limit or restrict service members from purchasing legal products.
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I believe reading comprehension is your weakness. Not mine, if you think the marjority of posters on that thread wanted to ban tobacco smoke entirely.
When Richie called you out for putting words in other people's mouths, you denied doing so, but clearly you did.
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