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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Women in the Military Selective Service (the Draft)
Posted 11 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.
Why not? People always ask for equal rights for all and if you want equality for all then fair is fair. I think the rest of the females on this site can agree that women are capable of serving in the military so I don't see the big deal with them entering their name to the Draft in case our nation needs us.
Yes, because they're equal to men. If men have to register, women should be required to register as well.
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SFC Kenneth Hunnell, I disagree. There are many ways for them to get out of it, if desired. I still think we should push toward equality. Draftees, male or female, will respond to their status by their own code of ethics. Some will become excellent soldiers, others will dodge or even desert. Their perceived future action should not dictate policy.
SFC Kenneth Hunnell
PO1 Caleb Humphrey, How can you push for equality if one side of the coin is set up with an out. That way would force women to get pregnant that would have not chosen to get pregnant in any other circumstance. It would not be fair to the women that cannot get pregnant. You mentioned code of ethics, ethics go by way of the wind when one feels they are forced into something they do not want to do something.. From previous eras, how many of the soldiers drafted into the military do you think would have signed up volunteered, not many they were forced because of a law of inequality
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SFC, are you saying I don't have an out? I had a grand-father that acted crazy for over a year to get discharged after he realized he would be a grunt. A dodger will dodge. It should not dictate our policy. Note: ethics only go out the window when you choose to let them, not merely because there are hard times ahead.
SFC Kenneth Hunnell
PO1 Caleb Humphrey, The individuals that pull stunts like that have themselves to live with.
When I went through basic training, I personally saw an individual act like he had a leg problem, that was a joke. When the individual got his discharge, The individual Bee-Bopped out the gate. Just because you or anyone has an out, do you take it. Some decisions are life long no matter how long. by the way was your Grand father crazy or does he regret his decision
When I went through basic training, I personally saw an individual act like he had a leg problem, that was a joke. When the individual got his discharge, The individual Bee-Bopped out the gate. Just because you or anyone has an out, do you take it. Some decisions are life long no matter how long. by the way was your Grand father crazy or does he regret his decision
What's good for one is good for the other especially if combat arms is fully integrated.
I think as we move forward with allowing women to serve in all MOS to include combat arms, they should also be required to register for the Selective Service.
Sure, it's just registration. I seriously doubt that the draft will ever again be implemented, and even if it is there will be more waivers, exceptions, and ineligibles than there would be draftees anyway.
SFC Kenneth Hunnell
World War 1 was to be the War to end all wars. We all know that didn't happen. To eliminate the possibility of favoritism, eliminate all waivers . make it a all or nothing deal. you need to be medically or psychologically un able to serve, that is your only exception. make sure it is annotated on permanent record. no way to sit it out
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