[William Terrell]

The truth about women in the military is realtively simple, it is no more dangerous the getting into a car, or flying or even getting married. But the precieved risks are greater, because we all look at war as dangerous. We don't look at driving flying or marriage as even more dangerous then war, but they are.

Have you ever been in a war, that is to say, actually patroling, ambush sitting and firefighting? When you drive or fly, are other drivers and flyers purposfully trying to kill you? Being married is a dangerous as being in armed conflict?

You realize, of course, that your position is just as liberal/progressive/socialist as is possible to get.

[usmcobra]

"You realize, of course, that your position is just as liberal/progressive/socialist as is possible to get."

Then prove me wrong instead of asking me questions not related to anything I posted about.

My point is simple there are many more things in this world more dangerous to women then serving in the military. I only named the three most obvious ones. I could have easily have added violent crimes against women.

In this war One woman has died compare that with the same period of time in this country and I think you'll find that numerous women have died in car crashes, spousal abuse, plane crashes or as victims of crimes. All this talk of chivalry towards women by protecting them from the military, doesn't protect them from the dangers they face here at home.

Preventing them from being cannon fodder doesn't do jack to prevent them from being hamburger on the highways or chalk outlines on the street.

However allowing them to serve this country, allows them to be a part of it's defence, and for better or for worse It's something we need to accept and improve their ability to continue to do so by holding them to higher standards.