Female Soldiers on The Front Line
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I work in a place that consist mostly of women, they are an absolute nightmare. They are hesitant, slow to act, and frankly lacking in common sense. Their behaviour is controlled by their emotional state rather than any logical thinking. I would avoid being next to one on the front line like the plague.
I wouldnt try to save her, I would run away because she's going to get me killed.
I wouldnt try to save her, I would run away because she's going to get me killed.
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I think half of them would have killed or maimed the other half within the first six weeks.
They stated in the year 2000, a full decade ago, that they would do this. I strongly doubt it's current policy.
As for the lasses; if they can meet the standard, of course they should.
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what we are saying is that it might not be fair on the men serving next to the women because he might be put into a compromising situation trying to save them - because it is almost an innate response to look after 'the women and children first' thought process that has been hammered into man since ... well forever.
society teaches us to not treat everyone as equals, nor do most people want treating as equals. people are not equal. it is a mistake to assume that everyone is, or want to be treated that way.
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who's going to have the tea ready for when the lads get back from war?
So let's take this opportunity to break that destructive thought process and allow women the privilege of being killed on the front line, just like men. What could be more emancipating than that? I'm sure the feminists are simply begging for it!
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I don't have too many problems with women serving on the front line, though I can understand the concerns regarding how the men may be more protective of the women.
Why not just get a squad of angry women on their period? That would surely frighten the enemy enough into surrender
Why not just get a squad of angry women on their period? That would surely frighten the enemy enough into surrender
That's more than likely societal conditioning that needs to be got over.
Hah! Or you could go Eddie Izzard on their ass, and bring in the the First Battalion Transvestite Brigade - parachuting in with /fantastic/ make up. That'd get 'em!
Yeah, like it's that kind of woman that'd make it to the front line..!
Basically, for the most part, women aren't instinctually drawn to the front line - BUT there are those that are, and will do well, and will muck in well with the lads - and they should be allowed the opportunity.
It's all about opportunity - there won't likely be all that much take-up, but the ones who want to and will work for it, should be allowed to do it.
I think maternity/paternity leave needs a bit egalitarian overhaul - sure, /most/ women will be the ones to take the majority of leave - but there are at least a few fathers who'd prefer to take the rearing role, and mothers who'd like to return to work as soon as they can - and the opportunity to do so really should be there.
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The thing is just because women are on average genetically "weaker" as some people like to put it does not mean there aren't anomalies. In fact the vast majority of people in the army are probably not representative of your average person in the UK. I would bet they are much "tougher".
If you pass the test then that is what matters. A man could pass it but be genetically weaker than a woman that passes it. you can't just go on "averages" or "in general" because everyone is different.
Make the test harder if they are worried about weaklings slipping through.
I really am shocked at the amount of people against this. I though we considered women equal these days. I would like some women's views on this please.
If you pass the test then that is what matters. A man could pass it but be genetically weaker than a woman that passes it. you can't just go on "averages" or "in general" because everyone is different.
Make the test harder if they are worried about weaklings slipping through.
I really am shocked at the amount of people against this. I though we considered women equal these days. I would like some women's views on this please.
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Or millions of years of evolution. You may as well convince people to 'get over' being jealous. Would take less time.
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Was going to mention those articles too if you hadn't, if I was a woman in the army I'd be more scared of my own colleagues than the enemy.
We've managed to get over tons of things that supposedly were base instincts - we've got these 'ere big brains, we can use them, you know.
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Many would argue we haven't got over any basal instincts. But this is a digression.
Was going to mention those articles too if you hadn't, if I was a woman in the army I'd be more scared of my own colleagues than the enemy.
Well, that's just one of the risks which comes with equality.
Want equality? Fine, it comes with risks and responsibilities. Don't want the risks and responsibilities? Fine, you don't get equality.
Easy as.
Yes because there's no gays in the army
Umm, wha? Gay men are still men, they still have the same load carrying abilities as other men and the rest of the unit aren't going to go taking (more) risks (than usual) to help them out.
You're confusing me with somebody else, i've never said that.
Actually, i think you'll find it's spelt Realists.
such as?
Most people still haven't gotten over the instinct to shove as much fat and sugar down their necks as possible while it's available
Yes, indeed, be aware of risks and take on responsibility.
But it's not like rape is an accepted risk that the woman joining up should be responsible for, is it?