[GovGirl]

Hey, I'm all for women in the military. The male soldiers need to just be trained to deal with a different situation.

There's a Psych study done by (I believe)the DOD, which described how when women were involved in figthing, the men wouldn't leave the fallen body of a female. The men were overly protective of the women. Meanwhile, the same study detailed how physiologically women were better suited for Sub and Flight duty.

Just something to consider. I think there's a world of things women can take that men can't even conceive of. We're a lot stronger than men think. Jessica Lynch is someone I see as a role model for women in the military, not a reason to exclude us.

[mrustow]

I think there's a world of things women can take that men can't even conceive of. We're a lot stronger than men think. Jessica Lynch is someone I see as a role model for women in the military, not a reason to exclude us.

What are those things you're speaking of? Do any of them have to do with the ability to march long distances, and sometimes run, while carrying a 60 lb. pack, and then engage the enemy in a fight to the death? And then carry a wounded buddy on your back for a couple of miles? You sound just like the female Marine impersonator the article cites.

As for Jessica Lynch, she's great role model, if your goal in life is to be a prisoner of war. But she was no hero. The heroes were the SEALs and rangers who rescued her. You know, the guys who didn't get any of the limelight, and who won't be getting any book or movie deals.

I think you need to read the studies of women's combat abilities. You can start by hitting the link to Fred Reed's article.

As for your claim that a study showed women to be physiologically "better suited for Sub and Flight duty," I please provide your source.

[honeygrl]

"Just something to consider. I think there's a world of things women can take that men can't even conceive of. We're a lot stronger than men think. Jessica Lynch is someone I see as a role model for women in the military, not a reason to exclude us. "

I know this is going to get me flamed but I plan to say it anyway :) Men are still trying to get that clubhouse back that they had as little boys with the sign "No Girls Allowed!" outside.

[wardaddy]

Oh please...wanting it and wishing it were so does not make it so.

[Squantos]

LOL.....That line of thinking is right up there with the "people with no legs make better astronauts" theory !!