Posted on Feb 3, 2016
Should women be eligible for the next military draft?
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Since the Army went to "all Volunteer", we haven't had a reason to use the draft. Actually, based on all my readings, discussions, etc, I believe WWII was the last time we needed a draft. We did have it up to the 1970's, primarily because we kept the system going. However, I can see a reason why it could be needed again sometime in the future, should a situation similar to WWII arise again, for instance. All that being said, I see no reason why a female must "register for the draft", or even be drafted, should the system be instituted in the future. But, if females want to join the service and serve in various career fields, there should be no reason they shouldn't be allowed. Personally tho, I am not really a fan of women going into combat fields. I am not saying they can't do the job, I imagine many of them could run circles around me. Female Fighter Pilots have done a magnificent job. It just doesn't feel right to me, guess I have an "old fashioned" streak in me.
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MCPO Roger Collins
If you haven't been corrected yet, there are many Vietnam Nam conscripts that would disagree with you, that is the ones that made it back.
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SFC Ron Gitzendanner
MCPO Collins, thanks for your comment. I am not quite sure what you mean, however, could you elaborate some?
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MCPO Roger Collins
SFC Ron Gitzendanner - Reread your comment. First I have explained the reason for the draft several times and the need for it. But, what I DID miss was that you said up to the 70s. I feel quite strongly about anything that does no honor the VN combat vets, and we had many that fought and died as conscripts. Hope that clears it up.
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SPC Keelan Southerland
SFC Gitzendanner you said; "I believe WWII was the last time we needed a draft." I respectfully disagree with you on this point for two reasons. The first is we were attacked, on what I believe is going to be called World War 3, by Terrorists on our own soil, just like WW2. The second reason I disagree is due to the many service members who have more than three deployments under their belts and are paying the price both physically and mentally. I know there are pros and cons to the Drafting of women, but you/they can't have true equality and expect anything different.
Lets say we have two E5s and they have the same rifle score, same schools, same time in service, medals and maxed out on all their points. However the guy got a 295 on his last PT test and she got a 300. Who gets the job? She would get the job, even though she did less in the PT test. How many women get promoted over their male peers when it comes down to the PT scores?
Lets say we have two E5s and they have the same rifle score, same schools, same time in service, medals and maxed out on all their points. However the guy got a 295 on his last PT test and she got a 300. Who gets the job? She would get the job, even though she did less in the PT test. How many women get promoted over their male peers when it comes down to the PT scores?
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100 years ago, it was women and children first to life on the lifeboats. 100 years later, it is women and children first to murder and death in combat and abortion. This is disturbing and the moral fabric of this nation is getting harder and harder to defend.
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100 years ago it was women and children first on life boats. Now it is women and children first to murder and death. This is disturbing.
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Personally I feel through we may not use the draft females should be made to register with the Selective Service at the age of 18. However, my strong personal feeling is that once you have graduated from high school, both males and females they should serve at least two years in the
Armed Forces. Hopefully this would open eyes to what we have in the United States and appreciate
it rather than take it for granted.
Armed Forces. Hopefully this would open eyes to what we have in the United States and appreciate
it rather than take it for granted.
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Sign up for Selective service, yes. I don't think we will see another draft in my life time though.
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I voted yes. Equality means equality. However I don't believe that there will ever be another draft. In fact I don't believe that most Americans today would fight for their country if we were actually invaded. The main result of a draft would probably be to cause a mass exodus to Canada. Even during WWII there were large numbers of draft dodgers and deserters and the so-called "Greatest Generation" is long gone. Cowardice, laziness and a sense of entitlement are the main characteristics of today's generation.
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Instead of requiring women to register, get rid of the Selective Service System. As has been pointed out in other threads, the Federal government already has information on every person from childbirth. Further, the requirement for males only to register or be denied government job training, education, and federal employment, is gender biased and unlawful.
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Hell yes. I've been beaten over the head by feminists that women can do everything that men can do. TIme to put up or shut up, ladies.
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If you are opening up all positions to woman, than there is no reason or justification for not having everyone registered for the draft. None.
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