Posted on Nov 10, 2013
Should women of military age now be required to register for the Selective Service Program (Draft)?
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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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In my opinion, I believe that if females are allowed in the combat arms MOS', then they should have to register for the selective service. Everyone is preaching about equality, but there is nothing equal about females being in the military. From the day that they join, they are given a different set of pt requirements, body fat standards, etc. If they allow females in the infantry, then the Army should go to a 1 standard height/weight standard and pt standard, as well as register for the SS. You can't be equal in some parts, and then pick and choose to not be equal in others.
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I get what you're saying SGT Elder but, you simply cannot ignore the differences in the physiology of the genders. You must take that into account when setting physical standards.
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I understand that SFC. But, if our politicians and the powers that be aren't taking in to account those same things, then what does it matter? If you want equality, then the standards have to be equal. Take SF for example. They don't care what size, shape, color, or military background you are; if you meet their standard then you are in. The problem with our society now is that everyone thinks the the world owes them something. Trophies for competing in sports is a prime issue. While I was a recruiter, I saw on many occasions that kids wanted to be a scientist or whatever, yet they lacked the skill in mathematics or science. Rather than someone bursting their bubble and saying, sorry you need improvement o r pick another path, we just let them be. This mentality is now coming in to our ranks, the kinder softer and gentler. People want to be treated as equal, but not want to be required to full fill the same requirements. It's all or nothing.
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While I agree with your sentiment here SGT Elder, we still cannot ignore the fact that the female gender has a different physiology than that of males. I'm not saying one standard won't work, it could. What I'm saying is that the standard would need to take into account those differences. You can't "policy" away genetics or scientific facts.... doesn't work that way. Trust me though SGT, we are of extremely similar ideology in general, we have to approach such a thing with logic and practicality.
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Yes females should be required to register in the selective service just as males are required. They want to be treated equal and say they can do what males do then treat them equal and make it a requirement for them as well.
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Get rid of all registrations! Â It's been over 40 years since it's been used!
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So we are either too nervous to comment on this question or I must be silly for asking. Truth be told, I'm not sure what I actually think of the subject. Was Actually attempting to get some thoughts on the topic. I had a buddy pose the question to me.Â
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Everyone should be tested for Citizenship. Service should be part of that.
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Yes, draft them.
BUT, do not put them in combat arms. Two reasons:
ONE: It has been proven they don't do well there, and that men do not do as well with women in the units. This 'integration' diminishes the combat capability of allconcerned untis in the name of political correctness. This mania, disease, obsession of the Civilian Leadership and some of the Field Grades and Above, will pass. Trust me.
TWO: And really more important, women are the team members that rock the cradle, nurture the child and thereby form the psyche of the nation, one by one. Do you want one of your recon team buddies raising your children? His children? What will they learn? What will they know of life?
Please, my Progressive Brethren, accept as fact that men are different from women. It is not about equality, and everybody is the same. Everybody is different! Don't give a 'lefty' a right-handed job!
BUT, do not put them in combat arms. Two reasons:
ONE: It has been proven they don't do well there, and that men do not do as well with women in the units. This 'integration' diminishes the combat capability of allconcerned untis in the name of political correctness. This mania, disease, obsession of the Civilian Leadership and some of the Field Grades and Above, will pass. Trust me.
TWO: And really more important, women are the team members that rock the cradle, nurture the child and thereby form the psyche of the nation, one by one. Do you want one of your recon team buddies raising your children? His children? What will they learn? What will they know of life?
Please, my Progressive Brethren, accept as fact that men are different from women. It is not about equality, and everybody is the same. Everybody is different! Don't give a 'lefty' a right-handed job!
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Instead of discussing if women should be made to register for selective service, how about repealing selective service?
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