Matter of Opinion

Fri., April 25, 2008

Ban Playboy from military installations?

Turn-ons: The First Amendment. Common sense. History.

Turn-offs: Virtuecrats trying to control what the troops read.

Concerned that the military is selling pornography in exchange stores in spite of a ban, one lawmaker has introduced a bill to clean up the matter.

“Our troops should not see their honor sullied so that the moguls behind magazines like Playboy and Penthouse can profit,” said Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., unveiling his House bill April 16.

Are you appalled that troops don't have to go off-base to buy Playboy and Penthouse?

Posted April 25, 2008, 1:26 p.m.

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