Women on the front lines?
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I'm only asking because I saw on the news this morning that they're changing the laws to allow women into most of the "female restricted" career choices & I was a little surprised! Lol.
Okay....when I first heard this, I was all for it and very excited actually. I am an OIF-II vet, and I while I was in Iraq, I found that women were already in some support positions that should've constituted as combat. However, now the more I think about it, the more I am against the idea. I'm sorry ladies, but the truth is we are NOT strong enough. Yea, yea, I know women can fire a weapon just as efficiently, but can she carry that almost 9lb weapon, with a full flack jacket, including sappy plates, kevalar helmet and possibly a 60-100lb pack on her back...and still keep up with her male counterparts? In reality....not many of us could. It puts females in danger...and when you have females in danger, you have the male instinct to protect her.
I think it is a noble idea, equality and stuff...but sometimes are better left un-equal.
Ps- I'm watching Mulan right now. She's kickin' ass and takin' names!
Well, every woman can´t do it, just as every man can´t either. But if a woman meet the same criteria as a man, then she should have the opportunity
Quoting brandydesiree:
Okay....when I first heard this, I was all for it and very excited actually. I am an OIF-II vet, and I while I was in Iraq, I found that women were already in some support positions that should've constituted as combat. However, now the more I think about it, the more I am against the idea. I'm sorry ladies, but the truth is we are NOT strong enough. Yea, yea, I know women can fire a weapon just as efficiently, but can she carry that almost 9lb weapon, with a full flack jacket, including sappy plates, kevalar helmet and possibly a 60-100lb pack on her back...and still keep up with her male counterparts? In reality....not many of us could. It puts females in danger...and when you have females in danger, you have the male instinct to protect her.
I think it is a noble idea, equality and stuff...but sometimes are better left un-equal.
Slaves to men? In the military all are equal, it´s your rank that´s important not whether you are man or woman. Some women outrank men, do you say that those outranked men are slaves? ;)
Quoting wulfeyes05:
Quoting pattya925:
Yeah and it's one of those things I think they shouldn't be doing. I'm sure someone in here will tell me I'm not very good at advocating for women and blah blah blah, but I don't really care. I don't think women should roll over and be slaves to men and all that.
So, you change the law of the land, and put the safety of our country in danger for the ability of a few? It is a fact that men are stronger than women. Even sub-standard male soldiers, could out run the majority of female soldiers. If we can't even be expected to test on the same level as males on PRT's, in a safe zone, then how the hell is it expected that we can compete with them in a hostile situation? I bet less than 1% of females have the ability to actually keep up with the men. But, lets change the entire system for that 1%.
Quoting jenna30:
Well, every woman can´t do it, just as every man can´t either. But if a woman meet the same criteria as a man, then she should have the opportunity
Quoting brandydesiree:
Okay....when I first heard this, I was all for it and very excited actually. I am an OIF-II vet, and I while I was in Iraq, I found that women were already in some support positions that should've constituted as combat. However, now the more I think about it, the more I am against the idea. I'm sorry ladies, but the truth is we are NOT strong enough. Yea, yea, I know women can fire a weapon just as efficiently, but can she carry that almost 9lb weapon, with a full flack jacket, including sappy plates, kevalar helmet and possibly a 60-100lb pack on her back...and still keep up with her male counterparts? In reality....not many of us could. It puts females in danger...and when you have females in danger, you have the male instinct to protect her.
I think it is a noble idea, equality and stuff...but sometimes are better left un-equal.
Yes, if we want to be a country with equal rights for men and women we have to change the system for those 1 %:)
Quoting brandydesiree:
So, you change the law of the land, and put the safety of our country in danger for the ability of a few? It is a fact that men are stronger than women. Even sub-standard male soldiers, could out run the majority of female soldiers. If we can't even be expected to test on the same level as males on PRT's, in a safe zone, then how the hell is it expected that we can compete with them in a hostile situation? I bet less than 1% of females have the ability to actually keep up with the men. But, lets change the entire system for that 1%.
Quoting jenna30:
Well, every woman can´t do it, just as every man can´t either. But if a woman meet the same criteria as a man, then she should have the opportunity
Quoting brandydesiree:
Okay....when I first heard this, I was all for it and very excited actually. I am an OIF-II vet, and I while I was in Iraq, I found that women were already in some support positions that should've constituted as combat. However, now the more I think about it, the more I am against the idea. I'm sorry ladies, but the truth is we are NOT strong enough. Yea, yea, I know women can fire a weapon just as efficiently, but can she carry that almost 9lb weapon, with a full flack jacket, including sappy plates, kevalar helmet and possibly a 60-100lb pack on her back...and still keep up with her male counterparts? In reality....not many of us could. It puts females in danger...and when you have females in danger, you have the male instinct to protect her.
I think it is a noble idea, equality and stuff...but sometimes are better left un-equal.
Quoting jenna30:
Maybe we could all be slaves to each other and call it even lol. I mean to say that sure women can do anything a man can do,they should be treated with just as much respect and all that, but being out there getting shot at is somewhat idiotic to me. Especially if they have kids at home.
With the amount of rapes and sexual assaults that already go on against women in the military, its not ever something I'd want for myself or my DD. But I agree with them having the right to do so if they are fit for duty.
are you ok with another woman calling your husband "hun" or "babe"