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originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: introvert
Its not right. My wife should not have to worry about being drafted. That is my responsibility.
Drafting women? The situation just got serious.
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: Atsbhct
I would say that every household should have an appointed dominant authority figure determined at marriage. In my house, that is me. If other people want to put their wife in charge, thats their choice.
I would say that women should not serve in the military for obvious physical reason.
Home owning citizens should be the only ones to vote. That would exclude me since I rent.
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: tothetenthpower
I am taller, stronger, fast, and a better shot than my wife is. On top of that, I speak 2.5 languages. My wife has less of a chance surviving in a battle field than I do. I think she would agree with me that we are not equal.
originally posted by: 200Plus
No clearer example can ever be made of "be careful what you ask for".
The army worked. We won wars. Men and women had roles.
Women demanded positions in Combat Support. We lowered standards across the boards to allow women to attend and pass schools intended for Combat Arms soldiers. The military declined.
Women demanded positions in Combat Arms. We lowered standards in the highest level schools to allow women to attend and pass. The military declined.
Now everyone is equal and all roles are open to both sexes. The standards are so low that high school drop outs can pass the Q-course and kids that couldn't pass the PT test 15 years ago can now pass Air Assault.
The best and brightest saw the writing on the wall and went to work for Comanche, Academi, Triple Canopy or a handful or other PCM's.
What you have left is a country that knows the current generation is unable/unwilling to fight and win a war. The solution is to double the number of potential recruits. All in the name of equality.