[narses]

Women degrade combat readiness. Men (and women) die more often when that happens.

[Burkeman1]

That is obvious. But this post caused me to think of that female American POW. I can't imagine what she is going through. I hope she is in the hands of people who are not brutes.

[HairOfTheDog]

I am not interested in following you to another thread for more of the same. I have put in my two hours of head-beating for the night. I am sure the issue will exist tomorrow when the next shift begins.

I am not strong enough to be infantry, but that is not the only job out there.

Many of todays warriors fight with big metal machines. These are not dependent on brute strength to operate, but skill and finesses. Not all war is fought with swords.