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I agree with you but the marathon was probably not a good choice to compare performances. Of course men run it faster but women compete closer than just about any other race.

Events which require strength and power are where men would totally dominate. In fact a very good high school boy could beat the women’s world record in just about all events. Some people don’t realize that women throw lighter weight objects in events such as shot put and discus. Also women run the 100 meter hurdles while men run the 110 meeter over higher hurdles.

I too have watched some of the elite military units on TV while they trained. You are correct, there are no women who could pass these tests if they had to compete on equal basis. Of course they would make them easier and then say women can do anything men can do.

Oddly enough, I think there are some women who could be effective fighters in a lot of situations. they are clever and capable of killing.

"...Oddly enough, I think there are some women who could be effective fighters in a lot of situations. they are clever and capable of killing..."

I know what you mean. The objection of many such as myself has nothing to do with toughness. I know women who are tough as nails, and as you said, are capable of tasks that would be difficult and unpleasant for anyone, male or female.

"...Oddly enough, I think there are some women who could be effective fighters in a lot of situations. they are clever and capable of killing..."

I know what you mean. The objection of many such as myself has nothing to do with toughness. I know women who are tough as nails, and as you said, are capable of tasks that would be difficult and unpleasant for anyone, male or female.

And I suppose you are correct about marathons. Another example of which I have personal experience is hockey. I played for about 15 years, mostly men's league stuff. There was a team that had two women on it, and they could skate. They were fine skaters and likely were stars in the women's leagues (we do have a few) but when they went up against men, they were completely negated by size and strength. They were flashy and skilled looking in warmups, and I remember feeling impressed, but as soon as the game began and they were leaned on, they disappeared completely.

I was a goalie, and I do think a woman could play goalie at a high level. But forward or defense? Not a chance.