Originally posted by lazs2
course... after the war was over and the soviets had enough men pilots to go around... there were no women fighter pilots. None in korea and none in vietnam.
lazs
Hi Lazs,
Yes... as far as I can tell that is all true.
I am not offended at all.
Many of us (not all) would rather avoid a fight if possible... I know I avoid fighting... if at all possible.
I think, at least for me... the issue was not whether we live to fight... but whether we can and whether we will... if the need arises.
We can, we will, we have, and we do... if needed and if we want to...
Some do; some don't; same for men.
Our potential has always been there. It is a part of human nature.
It has been so noted in history since the dawn of human records.
Women have the human capacity of warrior... even though it is not our gender instinct to do so. Ask any of the women serving in the military or police forces of countries around the world. Some are better than others; same with men.
Men have the human capacity to nuture and nest build... even though it is not their gender instinct to do so. Ask any man with children and no help... who's wife is disabled, who is a widower, or is divorced with custody of his children. Some are better than others; same with women.
Gender instinct is not constructed with titanium.
In the modern age a man or a woman can climb into a fighter or bomber and with human intellect, and trained and practiced skill, deliver equally crushing blows to the enemy. There is no such thing as an estrogen bomb or a testosterone bomb... bombs and bullets don't have gender issues... they are equal opportunity devices... which are better given, than received.
History of Women in the Military
The history of women in the military is one that extends over 4000 years into the past, and throughout a vast number of cultures and nations. Women have played many roles in the military, from ancient warrior women, to the women currently serving in the Iraq War.
Although the role of women in the military, particularly in combat, has been a controversial one beginning in the medieval era. Despite various roles in the armies of past societies, it is only recently that women have begun to be given a more prominent role in contemporary armed forces. As increasing numbers of countries begin to expand the role of women in their militaries, the debate continues.
The above is referenced
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