Soldiers selling their stories

There have been some gripes made towards the 15 soldiers who were held hostage in Iran selling their stories, but why shouldn’t they?

1’000’s of people every day make money from experiences in their careers other than their salary, so why should these soldiers (or any other for that matter) be any different. Politicians for example make a glamorous amount on the side.

So long as they don’t release any confidential information they should be allowed to make some extra money. Putting your life on the line for your country isn’t well paid, so there may as well be some perks with the job.