[fr_freak]

Here's an aspect that these politically-correct social-engineering geniuses never considered (or maybe they have, and giggle when they think about it):

In the Army, especially among grunts, Ranger School has a mystique. It's not necessarily the toughest school in the military, but it definitely separates the elite from the regular guys. Now that two women, who I and thousands and thousands of other military men will never believe adhered to the same standard as men in past classes, have been allowed to graduate, that mystique is severely damaged. If other women are allowed to go in the future, the mystique will be GONE.

Who, then, will give a damn about being a Ranger? For that matter, who will give a damn abut being a soldier, once it's been made all comfortable for the ladies? The tough guys won't bother, and Rangers will become nothing more than another useless box to check on your promotion list. The military will become nothing but a social program for women, gays, and transsexuals.

[mad_as_he$$]

I spoke with my son who was Tier 1 SpecOps when this story was released. He echoed your sentiments. He made Ranger school on his first pass. He started training when he was 15 years old. Kid REALLY wanted to earn a tab.