Yes, I love that. I always expect lots of sexism when I see these headlines on FR.
She deserves respect for stepping up to do something.
That said, despite the vitriol for God forbid saying anything like that, I am not a fan of women in the MIL.
The #1 reason - pregnancy. That “trumps” all reasons for leaving them out.
Whether they get pregnant legitimately and morally, or immorally by a platoon sire just for fun, it’s a drag and causes far too much disruption. Women & men should not mix. Maybe if there was female-only and male-only ships/divisions/etc.
Strength differences are less important, but next.
Dont disagree that pregnancy is big problem in the military. THAT at least is a legitimate issue with women in the service. The other stated excuses by the old coots are not.
Marine infantryman carries 97 to 130lbs. She doesn't even weight that much.
So...someone else has to do it for her.
The NFL doesn’t have a rule against women. Why arent they playing?
We all know the answer.
“Strength differences are less important, but next.”
I see you were never an 0311.