“But I do have concerns about women in front-line combat, I think that could be a very compromising situation, where people naturally may do things that may not be in the interest of the mission, because of other types of emotions that are involved,” Santorum continued. “It already happens, of course, with the camaraderie of men in combat, but I think it would be even more unique if women were in combat, and I think that’s probably not in the best interest of men, women or the mission.”
Here we go again, attempting to interpret what a crafty politician is “trying” to say. Just explain to me what types of “emotions” that “naturally” happen could affect a mission. This was a stupd, inexperienced statement and I suspect it is going to be the first of many. One thing about that negative newt, he is clear, concise, does not parse words, and we know precisely what he said. But then again, newt tells it like it is, speaking to his base, not creating riddles.
So you think women in combat is just hunky dory?
Actually, I was just being tactful.
The fact is, his point was very clear, despite your missing it. He was ably expressing his concern that the nature of men to be protective of women would muddy their ability to impartially pursue the mission.
The statement wasn't crafty or vague. It was very clear. And it is a genuine concern.