Statistics show that female soldiers have double the rates of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder of their male counterparts.
And now a Military Leadership Diversity Commission has said that women should be allowed to serve fully in combat. Our military shouldn't be about diversity -- it should be about having the strongest fighting force we possibly can to protect our country. The Commission says it is time "to create a level playing field for all qualified service members." That essentially means lowering the standards so that more people are qualified. That's not what makes a strong military. We need to go back to the old marine recruitment slogan -- "We're looking for a few good men."
Think about it -- if the enemy is descending on you, do you want a squadron of expectant mothers and PMS sufferers defending you, or do you want a squadron of strong, physically-fit men? If you're in the fight, don't you want someone as strong as or stronger than you backing you up?
What do you think? Is our military stronger because of women? Or are we in danger of diversifying ourselves completely out of existence?
"Military adding programs for women." The Dallas Morning News; January 13, 2011; p. 6A.
"Let Women into combat, panel urges." The Dallas Morning News; January 15, 2011; p. 1A.
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It saddens me to see women leave their small children behind to join the military. Their priorities are all mixed up! I've always said it would be hard to support a woman for president (Sarah Palin is the exception!) because I wouldn't want someone with PMS in charge of the button.
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