Not to put too fine a point on it...
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Originally Posted by
BayonetBrant
(maybe worthy of its own thread, but...)
The most criticized institution among WWI soldiers? The YMCA, which was in large measure the "USO" of the war in their reach and scope. They were accused of war profiteering, draft evasion, and above all, proselytizing.
Soldiers consistently complained about how YMCA secretaries would wait until the 'movie shows' were packed with soldiers wanting to escape the war for an hour or so before starting a group prayer. The YMCA would give away religious-themed cards for soldiers to write letters home, but would charge for everything else.
Brandt - YMCA = Young Men's Christian Association - truth in advertizing
Now back to our regularly scheduled program;)