Should women in the military be able to fight on the front lines, in the thick of combat, like men?
83866
Being a woman who has been to Iraq...no.  At least not all  of them.  People hate to admit it; but men CAN do some things better than woman.  I'm not being sexist, just honest.  I did great in my capacity while in Iraq, but I never went on patrol, or anything like that.  Unless we had a mission that necessitated leaving our base I was fine staying there.  Now, there are some women that if they really feel up to the task of fighting on the front lines; they should be allowed, but to do so  I believe that they should have to adhere to the same standards as men...especially when it comes to pt.  There is still a large discrepancy between pt requirements for men and women.
697191
Same thing I think about all women in the Navy.  If they can perform their job, then they belong there.\n\nIts the same for ANYONE in the military.  If you can do your job to the best of your abilities, then you belong in the military.  If you cannot do your job, then you shouldn't be there.
983303
Yes, but it's freedom of speech: we're all entitled to express our opinion but, yes, some of the loudest do seem to be those who are quick to place others in harm's way for their beliefs.\nI'm not referring only to women, by the way.\nPersonally, I plan to express my own opinion on the war on Nov. 7, 2006.  Please join me.
847771
Many people already stated the obvious, that being the physical differences between a male and female.  You must also take into account that Special Forces rely heavily on each other as a team.  Anytime you have a team, and add someone that isnt similar to them into their group (i.e. a female joining a group of males), the team is no longer as cohesive as it once was.  In combat, teamwork allows the mission to be completed.  A failure of mission can be fatal to more than just those involved.  Until American society changes to the point where male/female seperation no longer occurs, do not expect the Military to have females serve on the frontlines (with Special Forces or in the Combat Arms).
960279
Women would be able to wear the present uniform of footn&#92;ball but would have to add protective padding for the chest area. As far as attititude  there'd have to be a general turnaround in thinking of women as being  meek,breakable to them also being strong and aggressive since those are the qualities dominant in football. Women shouldn't have to do anything except play good football in order to be respected and taken serious in the sport.  What I wouldn't want to see is women football players copying the mannerisms, like grabbing behinds for example, of the male football players.When women enter a up until then a male dominated sport or career choice they should still  be women and not women attempting to play football  by acting like men
533514
i think if women were up to the standard of the men then sure. I'm totally for women playing football (as i used to before injury) but i dont believe that the standard is high enough. the womens game just isnt strong enough!
758312
Maybe. If it could be guaranteed they would not be raped if captured, yes, but that can't be guaranteed, so no. The specter of women being abused, beaten or raped, would break most men rather quickly. If they were to be allowed to the front, they should have to pass the same standards as the men, not 'equivalent' standards for a female, because sometimes there's only one there to get a wounded guy back to the medics.
333489
"men have a natural desire to protect women and their presence in combat will get men killed!" [your quote]\n\nI am a 52 year old ♀ who grew up in the 50's & 60's, with the old philosophies & the women's lib philosophies & I am totally against women in combat.  Not only does your quote perfectly coin it, but I'm firmly of the concurrence that it can't help but create sexual tensions, which distract/undermine military efforts....AMEN BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!
832602
women have been in combat for awhile, just havent been recongnized....
644230
of course it is. When i was in the militry I had a non-combat arms job. Women were available for this MOS and there were women in my unit. However, sad and un-PC as it may be to say but they could not do my job. Yes they could handle the technical and theoretical aspects required but they fell sharply behind on the physical requirements. My team was short handed and every time they tried to give us a new girl we wold politely decline so that other teams could have her. We were always the fastest and technically superior team. I understand that there are stronger women and there are pip squeek guys but these are not the norm. ( JUST ONE EXAMPLE ) from a man who wishes for the best but realizes the truth
82588
Ann Wolfe? Laila Ali? Sure, they could probably knock out plenty of men. However, if you put one of them against Jermaine Taylor or another male boxer at the top level, I doubt it. Women's boxing doesn't have enough competition for the fighters to be prepared for the people at the top of the men's division.
1089583
Yes but not like a woman can one right after the other.  Of course there are exceptions to everything and some men might.
881124
They need protection, more women aren't as strong as men.
694734
If it came down to it and we were in a full out war to save our nation then Yes I'd serve.  I come from a military family and would be very proud!  Women should serve but not be in the front lines...personal opinion.  I think women are capable but shouldn't be on the front lines and I have many reasons.
1181010
We cannot deny there are inherent and Psychological differences between men and women however if the military was smart they would have a special forces for men and women focusing on their strengths.  I think there is a place for Women in special forces however I don't' think it would be the same as how men are in special forces.  Women have special intuition and they are able to seduce a man this can come in handy if the enemy's weakness is women also spying and observation work  Which looks more like the spy the Physically fit marine man or  the woman with four kids humm.... I think that would be interesting plus women can hide behind burkas  they are smaller framed and this somehow can be an advantage as well.  Men have advantages too with their strength and ability to endure certain things and their ability to focus on one objective and Women can do multiple things well.  Use these strengths to further the goal and enhance special forces.  Frankly I'd rather had a female soldier that wants to be there than a male who really doesn't.
660147
Its not right for the women to have to "wait" for you to come home a year or more later. And dont tell me that none of you "soldiers" ever cheat while deployed. Its a two way street, its not juz the women.
565207
yes, we would catagorize them into when they have there period and they could be rotated accordingly. that way we have pissed of PMSing women out there kick some ass. For real though i think that women arent allowed in that situation is for there own safety from the other soldiers ie. rape. \n\n\n\n\nin reference to what blackman wrote. that may be true for some units but other units (mainly infantry) are still doing raids on houses, traffic control points, patrols as well as doing show of force missions. so cqb is still very avtive over there.