Santorum says no, they should be banned. So do many other Republicans. What say you?
I think there was another thread on this subject not too long ago, but my position is - more power to them. If they want to fight, and they can hack it, let them fight. I'm sure as hell not going to.
I'm so tired of this issue...
Let's just draft all able-bodied women between 18 and 25 and put every single one of them in 11Bravo for a year. We can use them when we go after Iran.
When their periods all synch up we can launch the attack on Day 1 of PMS. The Iranians will never be the same; they'll never try to make a woman wear hijab ever again, they'll be too afraid.
I agree with Goshin the issue gets tiresome. I don't see why they should not have the same requirements as males and if in the military they should be in combat positions.
If wars were still fought with swords and axes that'd make sense. I wonder how many "enemy killed" or casualties our side had in Afghanistan or Iraq that was the result of hand-to-hand combat? Does "zero" come to mind?
The absolute best shot I know is a woman, and I know a lot of marksmen. Nor does everyone in a combat zone do the same thing like clones. It has become very technical and specialized.
The first requirement of a male is to register with the post office at 18 and I think this should be a female requirement as well. I said that they should be eligible for combat. Where are we in disagreement. I think you misunderstood what I was saying. A woman can carry the same gear as a male unless she was really tiny but there are height and weight limitations in the military aren't there. You certainly don't want to put a woman in the field that may not be able to handle all the gear. Many women can move the equipment as well as a man.If wars were still fought with swords and axes that'd make sense. I wonder how many "enemy killed" or casualties our side had in Afghanistan or Iraq that was the result of hand-to-hand combat? Does "zero" come to mind?
The absolute best shot I know is a woman, and I know a lot of marksmen. Nor does everyone in a combat zone do the same thing like clones. It has become very technical and specialized.
Santorum says no, they should be banned. So do many other Republicans. What say you?
The first requirement of a male is to register with the post office at 18 and I think this should be a female requirement as well. I said that they should be eligible for combat. Where are we in disagreement. I think you misunderstood what I was saying. A woman can carry the same gear as a male unless she was really tiny but there are height and weight limitations in the military aren't there. You certainly don't want to put a woman in the field that may not be able to handle all the gear. Many women can move the equipment as well as a man.
Marksmanship isn't the only concern it comes to physical requirements for a combat soldier. Combat troops carry a hell of a lot of equipment. They also have to move wounded comrades. The point is, being a warfighter in this day and age still requires a degree of physical prowess. If men and women will be serving in the same roles and positions, they should be held to the exact same standards. The physical standards should not be lowered for women when people's lives depend on it.
In the bold is well said.Can't think of a reason to listen to Santorum.
I say, sure. If they want to and are capable, let them.
Some women can, but generally they are exceptional physical specimens and work out a lot.
A 5'6" 140 lb man usually has considerably more upper/core body strength than a 5'6 140 lb woman. Simple fact.
There are exceptions, sure.
The truth is that front-line combat is mainly for those who are young and very very fit. I could not qualify anymore, for instance. For one thing my age is a barrier, I'm not allowed to enlist at 46... but there are reasons for that. Even if age were not a barrier, I could not hump 100 lbs of gear on my back across 20 miles of rugged terrain anymore, as many young front-line soldiers have to do.
Give it another 20, 25 years. Then, it will be all drones, robots and armored exoskeletons and physical fitness will be a secondary issue.
Give it another 20, 25 years. Then, it will be all drones, robots and armored exoskeletons and physical fitness will be a secondary issue.
Santorum says no, they should be banned. So do many other Republicans. What say you?
I fully agree men have more upper body strength usually. But not always true. Women do have advantages as well.
Then why do all militery branches hold females to much lower Phisical Training standards?