Posted on Oct 10, 2014
Should women be required to register with the Selective Service upon turning 18?
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Should women be required to register with the Selective Service upon turning 18?
Bonus: Why or why not?
Bonus: Why or why not?
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Selective Service (the Draft)
Women in the Military Selective Service (the Draft)
Posted 10 y ago
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With the fight for equality in the military and the recent decision by the Army to open combat arms MOS's to women in the Army, being so much in the news and discussion, do you think that women of the required Selective Service age group should be made to register as their male counterparts are?
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To be honest, since women have fought so hard to be allowed in combat positions, then why shouldn't we be required to register? And if women complain about it, then I guess it goes back to "be careful what you wish for." I'm a believer in - if a population screams and complains and demands to be treated equal, then it must be equal in all realms, not just in the realms that appeal to them.
The only thing I ask for is an equal opportunity to prove myself. If I can't cut it, then I do not deserve it. But if I take the opportunity, work my butt off and prove myself capable, then I do deserve to be treated as an equal.
The only thing I ask for is an equal opportunity to prove myself. If I can't cut it, then I do not deserve it. But if I take the opportunity, work my butt off and prove myself capable, then I do deserve to be treated as an equal.
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Sadly that's kind of the point I'm at too ma'am. I don't trust most leaders nowadays to do anything for their Soldiers unless it has a benefit to them too. Not all, but some, probably a majority of those I've encountered recently. There's a reason most of the good ones I know have gotten out; they got tired of trying to encourage change and real discipline. I still have two years on my contract, but that'll put me at eight and I'm not sure I want to keep trying to fight a system that doesn't adapt very well at times. I'll keep an open mind about it, but I definitely see where you are coming from LTC Hillary Luton
TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn
Yep lets make sure the Gov. can track all the girls to. If as the gov. is saying now less than 25% could get in, and we don't have a draft. Why does anybody have to resister? Just saying.
SFC James Massey
I completely agree. Women can not push for equal rights and then be selective in the areas they want to be equal in. I was well pleased with your reply LTC Luton, you go girl!
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I too would follow you. and agree, if you want equality be ready for it to be equal in all realms.
Are there even any women on here who think we SHOULDN'T have to register? Pretty sure the majority of us believe it's perfectly fair for both sexes to be required to register.
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Yeah, that is definitely a factor here. We are "preaching to the choir" on this subject as all of us are already in the service. No doubt it would be one hell of an argument on the outside.
LTC Hillary Luton
SSG V. Michelle Woods I think the answer to your question is "highly doubtful" :-) SGT Richard H. Goodness, I would hope so.
MSG Reid Stone
Why, isn't this a rather antiquated system at this point?! SGT Hanner, my dad was in the Navy from 1947-51 got out and 6 months later the Army sent him a draft notice!! He went to the Army recruiter in Chicago and showed them his DD214 and the Army said the Navy did not count! He reenlisted back into the Navy and stayed until 1967-20 yrs and retired! Some things seem to never change! And as we all tell each other now, thanks for your service. I retired after 4 yrs AD Army (74-78) and 34 yrs (no break) Army reserve last yr, now my son is taking his turn!
Absolutely. We have been begging for equality for decades. Let's put our cards on the table and go full hooah or let's just shut up about it.
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SPC Robin Price-Dirks, this is true. I knew a female in AIT who got an Article 15 for shaving her head.
The question is: why is "looking feminine" important enough to warrant that action?
The question is: why is "looking feminine" important enough to warrant that action?
SPC Robin Price-Dirks
IDK I know girls who had very cute short haircuts that looked just fine that were almost as short as the guys hair, I guess it is the shaven head thing that bothers them. I can't wear my hair that short, It looks strange on me and I don't feel feminine. My preference, guess it goes back to that very first haircut. My mom took me to a barber and my brother and I both cried as he cut all my waist length hair to my ears and called me a boy the whole time. I think I was 4 at the time, in retrospect I should have slugged him! Ah memories! We shall enjoy them....... LOL
SGT Alicia Brenneis
It is not about looking feminine. It was put in place so men knew when they were around women and "minded their manners" so to speak. It is also a regulation that is not enforced regularly but it is still a regulation.
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