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To: Jonx6
By all means, let's lower the standards for firefighters so that the men only have to do what a 105 lb woman can do.

That should make everyone feel more diverse and inclusive while our houses burn down.

3 posted on 08/02/2005 4:20:57 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone
By all means, let's lower the standards for firefighters so that the men only have to do what a 105 lb woman can do.

Yep, went through the same crap in the Air Force years ago. Physical requirement to lift 90 lbs over your head - directly related to specific real life jobs. Females started showing up - most could not do the actual tasks.

Made for some interesting times - the boss went whacko when he found out we were reporting manning status counting only those that could actually do the job, people refusing to go on jobs with the females that they knew could not perform, etc.

What a crock.

LVM

8 posted on 08/02/2005 4:31:37 PM PDT by LasVegasMac ("God. Guts. Guns. I don't call 911." (bumper sticker))
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