No, the mere presence of women in a combat zone creates a dangerous mental shift in men
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So seeing dead bodies in combat isn't a mind **** but having a woman in combat is? How the hell does that make sense?
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men and as long as they are drafted when there is a draft, just like men. Equality should cover all aspects of serving in the Armed Forces and as serving on the front lines.
Men in combat are inclined to protect the women and become less effective in engaging the enemy.
I believe that the hard wiring of males will result in many poor decisions in combat should women be on the front lines.
I believe that we are supporting a culture that glorifies violence by putting too much stress on this issue. There are many ways to support a culture that praises and encourages peaceful means as the primary and most effective way to solve problems, but pulling hard for womens' right to fight in the military as a high priority in the movement for gender equality seems misguided to me.
No. Women have periods, and if they are on a combat tour in a desert in Afghanistan they can't exactly bleed on tissues and throw it away in a trash can. Also, they can't have toilet paper, and women can't pee in such a way that it wouldn't touch them. If they pee without the chance to wipe themselves with something clean, they would be at serious risk of infection.
Obviously not, we want to kill people in battle, not make more. They are not as strong as men and will bring down the effectiveness of a combat unit. The Marines did a study on this and it supports this.
Yes, if women serve in all women units. Armies throughout history have had women in the ranks, but had to segregate them due to rape, fraternization, and other psychological factors that come with co-ed groups.
Women are more susceptible to sexual and physical assault in combat roles. This may make them emotional less stable in life or death situations.
Women on their period plus a gun equals unstoppable.
Women should be allowed MOS's that are traditionally combat but not in positions that place them in units where survival depends on defense of each other. Not because women are not capable but because our society raises males to defend and protect females, this may interfere with efficient operation in a combat situation.
If 99 out of 100 soldiers are killed in combat the remaining solder can help revive the births of the human race. Each woman who is killed represents a child that will never be born.
Yes, anyone stupid enough to volunteer for military service should be allowed to do so.
no, because if all the women get killed, it is harder to reproduce. But if they can't have a baby then they can join.
No, there are circumstances in which a captured woman can creat a larger incident. More so than a man being captured and could affect especially covert operations.
There is also a special social construct that is created in solely combat oriented groups that when adding a woman to that mix may compromise that social aspect in many different ways. While mixing things up is not bad doing this can lead to a decline is the affectivness of those special units.
I do not believe for one second that woman cannot do the same job as men. But pretending that men and women are the same and the enemy and our own government would react to every situation regardless of the gender of the soldier is unrealistic.
I say no to this question, but my reason is that when you are in training, you have a more likely chance of cheating on your spouse in the military. I do think they should be allowed to serve their country but what happens when we have no one at home raising the kids, making clothes, making bullets, If we have Women in the military, then we will have to force our kids to do these tasks, and that goes against child labor laws.
Yes, for we should understand war is hell and women and men dying for corporate profit is wrong in general, but seeing both sexes being maimed and killed helps us understand this, hopefully.
Yes as long as they pass the required physical test and are put in only women squads.
Yes, but keep the military gender-segregated
Yes but don’t lower physical standards to allow them to.
Women throughout history have fought and died for their nations and should be allowed to do so.
Yes, but only if they requested it and they are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of the task.
Yes, and make them register with Selective Service when they are 18, just like men.
It doesn't matter what gender, race, or sexuality you are. If you can get the job done, then they should let you do it
No human, male or female, should serve in combat roles
It has been proven that women drag down men in combat. And taking women hostages will OBVIOUSLY lead to trouble and sexual harassment if taken hostage.
Women are a distraction to the men who wouldn't perform as well in a combative situation. Also, women are too vulnerable to rape by the enemy.
No one should be required to go into combat
Since the reason for allowing this is because the all volunteer military cannot get enough male volunteers, why don't we just reinstitute the Draft? The answer is that there would be rebellion if the Draft came back. Hence, women can do everything now. My stance is that the US needs to give up Empire. Then, neither men nor women will have to serve in combat roles. Just saying...
The military should not exist.
Yes, and the military must be severely regulated to drastically increase diversity, drastically decrease white supremacist heterosexist patriarchial imperialism, and drastically increase safety assurances and reporting procedures
I am morally against a large military, hence I wish no one was in combat roles
Yes, but only if they are deemed physically and mentally fit.
Yes in my opinion women shouldn't work if they have husband's and a stable family
Yes, but only for garrison duty (where combat is still a possibility) rather than alongside men out in the field. Men will behave too riskily if fighting alongside women.
No, because the US military is an imperialist organization and we should demilitarize all together.
They have to prove they are just as capable.
No. The logistics of creating separate and private facilities in a combat zone is often not possible.
I don’t get involved in women’s issues. Also, the military sucks. Especially, memorial island in Vero Beach.
If the person /women wants to war then yeah might as well
it depends on there choice
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men, and soldiers of both genders are sexually neutralized during service
Yes, but the military should not be required to serve.
Yes as long as they can pass the basic standard for active duty
yes they should be allowed to but they shouldn't be drafted with no choice . no one should be drafted without choice
Yes, but they shouldn't be forced to in times of war.
No, women should be protected at all cost even if it means men surrendering their own.
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