I was never in the military. This was not for lack of trying. But, my physical disability was too great for me to qualify for any kind of military service.
My father had great respect for the military, and HIS father had been a Marine – before WWI. And my step- sister’s husband did ROTC and Vietnam, and retired a Lt. Colonel in the Army. I not only respect military folks, I value their opinion, largely because they have been there, and I have not.
American Mercenary is not as he titles. He enlisted in the Army @ 18, and continues to serve. And he recently wrote about this latest debate regarding women serving in the infantry.
Go to the link and read.
It’s quite clear this addresses no need nor solves any problem – it’s a “fairness/equality” thing. Speaking as a veteran, that’s ALWAYS a bad idea. Too bad the politicization of the military brass has blinded them to the glaring lack of necessity.
Posted by Rev. Paul | May 29, 2012, 8:57 amWell stated!
Posted by guffaw1952 | May 29, 2012, 9:37 amI have a much better idea. Stop invading and attacking people all over the world! Let both men and women stay home to pursue their own best interest in education, entrepreneurship and raising healthy families.
We can easily defend ourselves, both locally and nationally, without being the aggressors.
Don’t mourn the dead… stop creating so many of them!!
Posted by MamaLiberty | May 29, 2012, 11:10 amSpoken like a true libertarian!
I would have said ‘World’s Policeman’, but won’t nit-pick.
Posted by guffaw1952 | May 29, 2012, 9:56 pmPC bullsh*t is all it is… And it will cause MORE deaths, because 90% of the females cannot hump a 70+lb pack, nor drag a comrade to safety if they are wounded. Just one more diminution of America’s fighting capability…
Posted by Old NFO | May 29, 2012, 2:16 pm