Who is with me in disagreeing women should be on the battlefield in Iraq?

I am very sad to learn that there are girls younger then my husband's little sister who are on the battlefield in Iraq and dying. I am not military intelligent, but I think it is wrong to put girls and women on the battlefield. Shouldn't it be the men's place to fight our wars? Are they not made and built better for battle? I am not bias in any way, I just think war is something nations should use the men for in battle. We always did this before. I just think it is HORRIFYING that girls and women should be fighting the war, too. Who is with me on this?|||It's not like anyone is making them--THEY are the ones who signed up to be in the military. Instead of ranting about how you think it's wrong women are over there fighting, why don't you show some appreciation for them.|||"but I think it is wrong to put girls and women on the battlefield. Shouldn't it be the men's place to fight our wars? "





No. Women want to be created equal. Part of that is to be up to equal standards in the workplace, to which includes military.





If woman were not allowed for Iraq, then females would not be allowed for fireman, law enforcement or even to the point in holding election office for President.





I know some females are extremely strong, intelligent and defiantly can shoot just as good, if not better than a male.





I for one would want to go to Iraq, as I planned when I joined the military. However, an unknown heart condition lead me to not get to have that opportunity.





However, my fiance is going to Iraq for second time and he supports female in military. He just hates the double hypocrisy that females want to be created equal but don't want the equal responsibility.|||I do see what you are saying. But women had to fight to be equal in the past so now they can do what I guy dose. So I think they can do it if they want to.|||AAAaaarrghh!!!!





This is truly frightening. You do women a huge injustice here. Women are just as capable of men to pick up a gun and run from mortar. Historically, (not recent history, but ancient history) women have fought alongside men, sometimes proving more powerful in battle than men, sometimes not.





I, personally, would not fight in a war, because I don't believe in war. It makes no sense and all the decisions end up being made at the conference tables in the end.





You should be ashamed of yourself. How dare you, a woman, question the equality of other women? Women like you are the reason that we are still fighting for control over our own bodies, don't earn equal pay and don't have equal representation in our elected government. Be proud to a woman, don't hide behind a man and expect him to protect you. Stand up for yourself, and all the other women in the world.|||I AM NOT. What happened to womens choices??? They choose to be there..........war includes everyone....





women want to be treated as equals and then we get one like you b!tching about it because it happens.





Why dont you stay at home clean your damn kitchen and pop out some kids?........wait you probably already do. lol|||I think that you're very, very wrong. First off - men are not 'made and built for battle' ... men are 'made and built' to impress females so that they can pass on their genes. I despise it when people apply a moral value to gender. This is, IMO, a moronic assertion. Why is it more 'HORRIFYING' for capable girls and women to be in battle than it is for capable boys and men? Men are husbands and sons and uncles and friends - not meaningless chattle put on the earth to protect women and children. Get a grip on reality. It's obvious that you have no respect at all for men or women....|||Well, if fighting on the battlefield is the "man's place", what do you think a woman's place is? I hope your answer's not "the kitchen." It wasn't that long ago that we weren't even allowed to serve in the armed forces. Now that we have these rights, we need to take advantage of them. I'm against the war in Iraq, but if we're going to be fighting, we can't be using men for pawns. Both genders are in this together.|||NOBODY should be in Iraq right now. We are not wanted there.





To answer your question, I disagree. Women join the Army, Marines, etc. so that they can join the men and fight too. Why shouldn't they?


Women have been fighting in wars for years since before we were born.


Yes, war is horrifying, but you have to face reality. If we attack a country and get involved in a war with them, then both sexes should fight if they join the armed forces. It is what the armed forces do and they (the people who join) expect that.|||You females wanted equal rights, so now you have it. IF you are not willing to fight and die in combat, give up the vote, give up equal rights and get your naked pregnant selves back in the kitchen. You can't have it both ways.|||It should be anybody's. If they want to fight for our country then they deserve to. Although it is sad to know that what's more sad is that this world can't get along and we have these wars.|||sorry, I am against you. I believe that if you are an american and you choose to serve our country, then you have all the right to. women have faught for equal rights for decades. I don't however believe in Irac forcing young women and children to fight. That is wrong.|||What? We have a draft again? When did that happen??





Come on. Women are equal with men, and they are signing up for it. Did you know that women actually make better snipers than men? If a woman doesn't believe she belongs on the battlefield, she does not belong in the military. That is why our military is VOLUNTEER. And if there is ever a draft again -- we should all be strong enough to fight for our freedom.|||I think you have a point there. But you also have to see the fact that they have taken our men into the battle fields. We'll soon run out of men if this keeps going on. And who do you think will have to fight once men are extincted? Crickets won't fight for you, dear. You'll have to do it yourself.|||How sexist of a comment/question. I think you are naive to even think this. Women who are over there volunteered their time and life for this country. Women have just as much right as men. I think women who want to be in infantry should be allowed. Shame on our government and military for not providing equality.





I say if a women is strong willed and has the power and ability to meet expectations and requirements, let her fight next to every man who had made the same sacrifaces.





Shame on you for your closed minded sexist thoughts.





God Bless America and God Bless the men AND women who risk their lives every day to make sure that you are able to speak freely like this.





Just for the record: I don't think anyone should be in Iraq right now. We have a moron of a president and gullible Congress who fell for his lies and schemes. BRING OUR TROOPS HOME. I live just minutes from the biggest Marine base on the west coast (Pendelton) and I see the effects of this everyday.|||Equal rights!! They choose to be there!!|||It is the woman's right to do what she wants and if she wants to fight for her country I say go for it, they know whats at stake.|||It is truly sad that anyone has to be over there (although I support the war). However, when these young women sign up for the military, that is just a part of it.|||You are making a generalization implying that women are weaker than men. You think their place is in the kitchen, or raising kids? It is their choice if they want to be in the military. Some women can be tougher than some men. Really though, I think they all should get out of Iraq, men and women. Enough already with the war. It is sad that so many innocent people are dying.|||women don't fight in the battlefield...........and if they did it's their choice...they joined the military.|||I am going to assume that you are an American, that will make this point so much more relevant.





You live in a country that was founded on democracy and touts it left right and centre for all the world to see and to hear.





The rattling of the American sabre and the roar of the military machine is heard all over the globe (AND I have NO problem with that).





YOUR democracy is based on the fact that people, young and old, are willing to FIGHT so you HAVE THE RIGHT to voice your opinions.





The fact that some women have chosen to take up the gauntlet to fight for that freedom should make you PROUD.





You have your right to your opinion, but remember it is the people who died on battlefields all over this planet that gave you that right. AND if that right means that some women have CHOSEN to fight for that great country of yours, so be it.





TFTP|||Well, I don't think anyone should be on the battlefield. That being said, women have the same abilities as men in battle--with the possible exception of certain strength requirements.





Here's a quote from an interesting article (cited below) from a woman in Iraq:





Unfortunately, there鈥檚 a huge grey area when it comes to defining combat here in Iraq. Every person, down to the desk jockey, paper pushers in the offices, is in danger of being hit by a mortar at any time. Any person who leaves camp is in danger of being hit by small arms, RPGs and car bombs. These things are indiscriminate. The insurgents don鈥檛 care if they are shooting at a female or male, as long as they kill somebody.|||i am not at all with you. i think that we all should do something for our country. when we are at war we are all at war. so don't go saying that women should not fight. they are willing to put there life on the line for you and yours and this whole country who are you to say they don't belong there.?|||Nobody should be fighting..period. A man's place? I think not. I guess you think that a woman's place is in the kitchen too?|||It is their job. They willingly decided to do it, and they accepted the possibility of being deployed. And yes, you are very biased.


You should be proud that there are men and women who are willing to protect you, and be grateful, instead of shoving your antiquated beliefs down our throats.|||Little Angel, what does this have to do with parenting?


I'm not with you on this. That's my answer.|||There are no non combat positions in this war. Every person should be selected for combat based on their ability. I've met female soldiers who can, and have, hold their own in combat. The ability to fight is not gender specific.|||I am a firm believer in feminism which is really about a woman's right to go and do whatever she chooses.It could be raising a family, becoming a lawyer, or fighting in a war. My sister has become a marine and while I am anti-war (especially this one) and very worried about her all the time this is her choice. I'm glad she was allowed to make the choice that's right for her. So yea, I disagree wholeheartedly.|||That is what happens when women fight for equal rights--you end up getting them.|||But it's totally cool with you that young men are out there dying every single day? Nobody should be in Iraq!|||are you out of your bleeping mind??!!!?? those that we fight against will give a woman; or worse yet , a child; a strap on bomb to kill as many of US as possible. are we as AMERICANS so above the rest of mankind that we only ask our young men to make the ultimate sacrafice in defending the rest of us? you seem to be one selfish *****. go join a commune|||I agree, but there is always going to be women who think they derserve the equal rights the same as men have and if they want to go to war then that is what they are going to do. I think its crazy, but I guess some women like that. They all begged for equal rights and now they have them and that is what they get with the package. I myself would never sign up for the military but that is just me.