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/^t/A U.S. Army rule prohibits male soldiers from carrying umbrellas while in uniform. The rule is supposed to protect masculine image of the American soldier. Such argumentation is unsatisfactory and unacceptable for two reasons. First, the rule is sexist and hypocritical. Second, this policy produces unnecessary and unjustifiable financial burden on American taxpayers.