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"Because somebody lied to them and told them they were soldiers."

They _are_ soldiers, my friend. You show no respect for our women in the military. I don't know your background, but I know the background of this young woman. She volunteered to join the military. She is a true patriot. She deserves better than your disrespect.

I work with military people of all services (less Coasties).
The rules allow for girls who are small enough for me to pick up with one hand. These are not soldiers. I do not question their patriotism or their desire. I only point out that in a fight they are going to lose, and losing is not what wins wars. They make all MOSs go through basic like they may end up in combat, which in this age of "asymetrical warfare" is apparently true. If there is a standard for soldiering it should apply regardless of sex. Reality does not lighten the mortar baseplate or the 155mm artillery round. Or the 6'4" WIA who needs to be carried to the aid station.

Getting brutalized as a P.O.W. and thus enraging the troops is not what soldiers are for.

Soldiers don't all need to be supermen; but it's my opinion that whatever uniqueness women might bring to the services, it doesn't make up for the allowances that have to be made for them.

I sincerely hope this young lady comes home without too many scars or any emotional trauma. Other people will have to decide if proving a point was worth it.