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Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?[W:57]

Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?


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Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

No, but neither would I want to see my dad, brother or son (if I had one) have to serve in combat.

You do know in the military that is what men do?
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

If your assertion is that nobody, man or woman, wants to serve in combat, then why is your poll explicitly singling out women? After all, if men don't want to serve in combat either, then hell, why have ANYONE serve in a combat role?

If you kep up current with the news you would know that the SECDEF yesterday said that women may now serve in combat.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

You do realize that you're essentially arguing on behalf of a social construction..the idea that women have to be protected by the superior man, right?

All I am saying is that men don't have a choice and I don't believe women should either.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

I wonder if there is a female who is in the military in DP what she might feel about this issue.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

In my 21 years in the military I have never heard of one person be they man or woman who wanted to serve in combat.

Really? Two of my high school friends are in the Marines, they had been wanting to join since they were like 16, combat and all. For some people, it's like another form of thrill seeking -- not that there aren't other reasons involved, of course.

I want no part in such things though, personally.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

You do know in the military that is what men do?

Of course, NP, and I have great respect for those of you who serve and have served. I have great respect for women that serve as well. My point was that everyone, regardless of gender, has someone that would be afraid for them if they went into combat. Therefor I don't see your point in asking if someone would want to see their daughter, wife or sister have to face combat.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

I wonder if there is a female who is in the military in DP what she might feel about this issue.

I think most people would rather not have to serve in combat, but at the same time, I don't agree with saying that no woman is capable of fighting along side men. I imagine that's the implication that annoys women.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

This.

Also, they are already doing this now, so complaining about this now is ridiculous.

Have you seen any stories about women living in foxholes or engaging in hand to hand fighting? That is combat.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Really? Two of my high school friends are in the Marines, they had been wanting to join since they were like 16, combat and all. For some people, it's like another form of thrill seeking -- not that there aren't other reasons involved, of course.

I want no part in such things though, personally.

at 16 they really don't have a clue about combat and as they are men they will find out unlike a woman who can decide for herself.......
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Have you seen any stories about women living in foxholes or engaging in hand to hand fighting? That is combat.

Hand to hand fighting is combat? Why the hell are we spending money on weapons then? :lol:
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

If you kep up current with the news you would know that the SECDEF yesterday said that women may now serve in combat.

Yeah. I knew that. Your point?
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

I think most people would rather not have to serve in combat, but at the same time, I don't agree with saying that no woman is capable of fighting along side men. I imagine that's the implication that annoys women.


I just want it equal, no exceptions...........If you join you know you might have to fight in combat.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Hand to hand fighting is combat? Why the hell are we spending money on weapons then? :lol:


sometimes it comes down to that. In a foxhole would you rather a 200 lb guy or a 90 lb woman to have your back?
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

sometimes it comes down to that. In a foxhole would you rather a 200 lb guy or a 90 lb woman to have your back?

Yea, that's where the problem comes in for me.

I'd say IF a women is allowed to go into combat she must succeed on the same physical requirements and have the same qualifications as the men. Currently in the military they don't.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Yea, that's where the problem comes in for me.

I'd say IF a women is allowed to go into combat she must succeed on the same physical requirements and have the same qualifications as the men. Currently in the military they don't.


you do know that will never happen especially if all women were required to serve in combat
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Have you seen any stories about women living in foxholes or engaging in hand to hand fighting? That is combat.

Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake at the age of 19, saw more combat in her short life than most modern-day men ever will. And she was rather good at it, right up until the point she was captured and executed.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

would you want your wife, sister or daughter to serve in hand to hand combat and live in a foxhole?

I wouldn't want my husband/boyfriend, brother or son to serve in hand to hand combat and live in a foxhole.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake at the age of 19, saw more combat in her short life than most modern-day men ever will. And she was rather good at it, right up until the point she was captured and executed.

For cross-dressing of all things.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

For cross-dressing of all things.

Eh, it was more political than anything.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

Eh, it was more political than anything.

Obviously, but that was the "official" reason.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

I wouldn't want my husband/boyfriend, brother or son to serve in hand to hand combat and live in a foxhole.

You do know that is what men in the military do (Army and Marines).
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

You do know that is what men in the military do (Army and Marines).

I do know that. It doesn't change the fact that I don't want ANY of my loved ones in front line combat. I grew up with a father was was in the Marine Corps, his father was a Marine that served in WWII, and my maternal grandfather was in the Army and also served in WWII.

The people that serve in the military today make their own decisions to join and I believe that if they CHOOSE to be in a combat situation and are adequately trained, then they should be able to do so.
 
Re: Do you really think women in the Military want to risk their lives in combat?

I do know that. It doesn't change the fact that I don't want ANY of my loved ones in front line combat. I grew up with a father was was in the Marine Corps, his father was a Marine that served in WWII, and my maternal grandfather was in the Army and also served in WWII.

The people that serve in the military today make their own decisions to join and I believe that if they CHOOSE to be in a combat situation and are adequately trained, then they should be able to do so.

The women that go into combat choose to do so...........the men don't have a choice..............do you think that might be a double standard?
 
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