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Originally posted by InvisibleAlbatross
reply to post by crazydaisy
But if other women can and want to, why should they be denied?
Originally posted by sbctinfantry
If you want to see a breakdown of order and discipline among combat MOS's, put a woman in charge.
I'm not sexist, but the majority of the military is.
Originally posted by jerico65There have been very, very few that could do that job, and they usually didn't last long and left injuried.
Originally posted by sbctinfantry
Keep in mind, the majority of women in the military are pregneant, trying to get pregneant or a single mother. Don't believe me? Sign the contract.edit on 2011/1/15 by sbctinfantry because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by crazydaisy
Call me old fashion (I am female) - men have always been the ones to be in combat and women played their roles as a support system. Nurses, wives, Mothers (gotta keep the home fires burning) - I think it should remain as it is. As a women I cannot imagine being in combat along side men, I am practical enough to know I cannot in any way keep up with the physical or mental demands. My 2 cents and dinner if you were here.
Originally posted by crazydaisy
reply to post by InvisibleAlbatross
If other women want to be in combat, fine - the rules of engagement should be the same for men and women in the service tho. I can't see where its going to make anything better for the military, male soldiers, women or children. Its a free country (so they say) so go ahead ladies give it try.
Originally posted by wasco2
Feminists are driving this because combat experience leads to faster promotions.
Originally posted by jerico65
www.google.com...
From the link:
"The newest move is being recommended by the Military Leadership Diversity Commission, established by Congress two years ago, and expected to send its report to Congress and President Barack Obama in the spring. The Army is doing its own internal study of the question as well."
'Bout the same time Obama was inaugurated, right? Same panel who pushed the "openly homo" thing, as well?
Sounds like it has more to do with perceptions of "glass ceilings" than enhancing operational effectiveness.