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The only "Democrat" path this story is going down is the one that the Democrats paved by forcing onto the military the politically correct but dangerous and stupid policy that women should be able to serve near combat zones.

To me, this is an issue I feel strongly about, because of my connections to and my high respect for the military.

I know that women are a hinderance in the military. They are coddled, treated different, and allowed more excuses than men are. They even get a break when it comes to their hair length.

And so I will not compromise my values by flinging accolades at a person that in my view didn't belong on the battlefield to begin with.

And so I will not compromise my values by flinging accolades at a person that in my view didn't belong on the battlefield to begin with.

Refusing to acknowledge, or prejudging, an individual's accomplishments or actions simply because of opposition to the group (gender) they belong to is pretty much the straightforward definition of bigotry and prejudice.

My opposition to women in combat roles will NEVER cause me to automatically refuse to recognize an individual's actions or accomplishments.

You should take this to a thread about the politics of women in combat roles rather than continue to insert politics into a thread about this individual soldier. Regardless of the merits of your political argument it continues to be an ugly exercise on your part to post it to this particular thread.

this is an issue I feel strongly about,

Gosh, you "feel strongly" -- I guess the rest of us should just shut up. Your feelings are stronger than our views. You sound like a PC Democrat.

I know that women are a hinderance in the military

Gee, you're all knowing. I didn't realize that you're omnipotent. How dare the rest of us challenge you when you "know" it all? I must bow before you because I'm not worthy.

They even get a break when it comes to their hair length.

Well, that trumps all arguments about whether women should be in the service. I'm so glad that's you're biggest point of argument. Of course, last I checked, Delta Force has longer hair so they can do undercover operations. But thanks to you, I'm writing Sec. Rumsfeld and telling him that he needs to give Delta crew cuts so they can fight better (and not like wussy girls).

I will not compromise my values by flinging accolades at a person that in my view didn't belong on the battlefield to begin with.

Gosh. That's impressive how you won't praise anyone if they don't meet your narrow specifications. Like a Democrat, you only care what a person is to start with, not what they actually do.

Anyone ever tell you that you sound a lot like the Taliban? Do you wear a veil? Or, let me guess, some female soldier stole your man from you? You probably blame rape victims for dressing improperly and deserving it.