You said, "My real stance was that if a woman meets the exact same physical and psychological demands, and agrees and understands that there will be not type of preferential treatment in any way or form due to their sex, then perhaps they should be allowed to if they desire. Off hand, I don't see our society accepting it anytime soon, nor do I foresee many women agreeing to those terms, or meeting the requirements.
To which I responded, "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 perceived as 'favored', resentment would develop, unit cohesion would suffer.
I continue to feel this way. Semper Fi
Reminds me of "Survivor". :-)
BTW, Rudy says, "Let me at 'em". Now that's a warhorse I wouldn't mind sharing a bunker with.
It doesn't matter if it's "right" or "good" or even (god forbid) "enlightened", it just is!
Semper Fi and Let's Roll!