> Because employees feel that they deserve to use Facebook and such on their government issued devices

True, and contributes to the discussion by pointing out that morale is a tricky thing.

> if you deny them their God given right, you are racist, sexist, and otherwise despicable person

This is _at best_ hyperbole. It has no insights, adds nothing of intellectual interest to the conversation, and falsely equates "I'm not getting what I want" with "Accusing other people of being racist and/or sexist."

That last bit is not only way off-topic for this, but it's an ugly and false smear that drags the level of conversation into the mud.

I agree strong security protocols are necessary, but our soldiers abroad should be allowed to interact with their friends and family abroad in some capacity via social media. I think your comment is a little over the top.

Well... I guess I can understand they don't want to go around with two mobiles.

I think this is an ironic reply. I hope.