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Free cosmetic surgery for all members of the military (CNN)

Ooooo-kay. I’d hate to see the battlefield results when shrapnel hits all that silicone and saline.

I think what freaks me out the most about the whole concept, however, is the simple phrase — repeated several times in the article: “Our surgeons have to have someone to practice on.”

Keep. that. Scalpel. AWAY. Soldier!

Of course, only physicians and lawyers “practice” their profession after they become professionals. When was the last time you heard something like, “She’s a practicing teacher, celebrating 13 years with the school district.” Doesn’t quite instill confidence, eh?

All kidding aside, it’s not like many servicemembers these days would be permitted any time off to actually get their physique upgraded by the U.S. military. Stop losses, the Individual Ready Reserve, and all that…