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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Women in combat

Hello again. I just saw a news clip on TV with complaints that the
military is breaking their own rules banning women from combat. They
suggested lessening the possibility of women from being killed or
captured in noncombat jobs and missions, which has already happened.
I recall when the draft fear was suggested that women not be excluded
from the being draft into the military. Why? They are banned from
fighting. I also recall a news story years ago about women in the Gulf
War in the early 1990's did noncombative missions of refueling airplanes
in mid-air and transporting supplies that were in reality more dangerous
than combative missions their male comrades faced.
From my point of view, if women are allowed to die for their country, be
POWs, and can be drafted then the ban needs to go. Obviously, the
military is breaking its own rules for a reason. The War on Terror needs
women in combat. Post later. Bye!

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