[Tree of Liberty]

There's more to women in the military than them just knowing what they're signing up for. There's also the psychological influence they have upon the men around them. That makes them a hindrance, not a help, regardless of their prowess with a rifle.

[spectr17]

Just as the news gets good I have to bail. Hope we have Baghdad by tomorrow.

nite all.

[An.American.Expatriate]

Re: Women in the military - from 1981 through 1990 I served in several units with the US Army. From Basic Training though to my final assignment, women were an integral part of every unit. These fine women provide a valuable service to our country and they choose to do so!

The only thing that needs to be changed is the physical requirement - if a job description says that the soldier needs to lift and carry 100 lbs, the standard must be the same.

The Women in the Army myth died! None of the "horrors" claimed before this was instituted have come to pass.

We shudder when a fine young soldier such as PFC Lynch is captured because we know what horrors may await her - but she chose to serve her country and knew what could happen. We should not call into question the services of our brave women soldiers - they have earned our respect!