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I'm gonna type real slow so that maybe you'll understand.

In combat units a bond is formed between brothers. You value your brother's life more than your own. This bond is very akin to love. You mix a split-tail in with these warriors and this bond, this love and dedication, will become confused and corrupted. Unnecessary chances would be taken to protect her. Her friends would be percieved as 'favored', resentment would develop, unit conhesion would suffer. Do you understand?

being a former Marine and a female....I agree that women don't belong in combat units for the reasons you stated in #375.

Semper Fi!

Don't take a condescending tone....I've served over 11 years in the Corps and have red ink in my log book. I am exceptionally aware of the band of brothers atmosphere, and had exceptional bonds with my combat crew.

On the other hand, perhaps you need to go back to my prior post and try rereading it a little slower (using your attitude....if you need help with the big numbers, it was post 371). I explicitely stated that until social consciousness and preferential treatment changes in our society (not likely any time soon), it would not work well.

In a nutshell, make sure you read the full post, and not just focus in on a sentence or two. Semper Fi!