Dude how ignorant are you ?
No really?
First off I think it's great that woman serve.....However, you seem to be the ignorant one as he is basically stating what military members see accross the board with the standard.
WOMAN HAVE LOWER PHYSICAL STANDARDS
That is a fact that is indisputable.
However, it's not the same as seperating blacks from white it's seperating the sexes period. Men and woman don't allways work well with eachother when working in close confined spaces. Then you throw in living quarters and latrines and what not and you end up with major logistical problems.
I'm not saying flat out it can't be done, I'm saying it can't be done on a broad scale.....the integration of woman into infantry/front line combat units.
Right about now you may be thinking it seems to be working in Iraq, BUT what you are ignoring is the fact that THERE ARE NO FRONT LINES IN IRAQ! Woman are serving everywhere. I personally think it's great when they can do their jobs. But then you have to look at the stats. 1 in 4 of them will end up preagnant within their first 3 years of serving. FACT! They cannot do their jobs if they are prego. The unit than loses a body wich they can't replace because she is still on their TO list.
Here's some more FACTS that I have experience with:
At the basic training level 1 in 5 does not graduate on time with tougher physical standards
1 in 4 arrives at basic training unable to do a single push ups
I see it every single day. Now i'm not saying I wouldn't go to combat with them....especially after I've trained them....however SOME of what SUAVE is posting is completly accurate.
Mixing of sexes has NEVER worked well in the military.
I've allways held the contention that until the military resembles the shower scene from starship troopers it will not mix well.
I think YOU are the ignorant one!
