Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Women in combat move a 'tragic mistake,' Baptist leaders say
bpnews.net ^ | January 25, 2013 | Michael Foust

Posted on 01/25/2013 7:53:36 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-32 last
To: Tailgunner Joe

If a woman can and will perform at the same level as a man, under current requirements, then have at it.

Still, I cant help thinking that I’d have her in the corner of my eye as I fought for our lives and the emotion of seeing a woman hurt or dead wouldn’t be destructive to my psyche as I fought on and maybe cost more lives, including my own for the distraction.


21 posted on 01/25/2013 11:41:12 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Walkingfeather

If she’s 100% Lesbian and can fight as well as any other man that will, hopefully, not be an issue.

If she’s a hot azz lesbo I’d be conflicted ....


22 posted on 01/25/2013 11:43:55 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Hillarys Gate Cult

You mean soldiers don’t just drive the tank and pull the lanyards?

On quick fires on the 155, I would remove one of the 220 pound spades, and take it to the hole and hold it while it was pinned, and I would do this by myself to free up an extra digger, it saved us valuable seconds.

Back then we were naive enough to think that a quick fire was to get some lead in the air to save a unit that was being overrun, to let the enemy know that the air was going to become deadly within seconds and to break their focus and confidence, to turn the tables, I guess today, mixed units are more important than that kind of thing.

I just can’t see females contributing to a quick fire, or even being able to perform it at all, in an acceptable length of time.


23 posted on 01/25/2013 11:54:02 PM PST by ansel12 (Cruz said "conservatives trust Sarah Palin that if she says this guy is a conservative, that he is")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: Vendome

Here is the problem. What happens when female combat soldiers are captured raped and tortured on camera? What if they have kids? What will the political and propaganda impact of that video image on the public?


24 posted on 01/26/2013 6:56:43 AM PST by Walkingfeather
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: Walkingfeather
 
 

The following are examples of banners held by women in 1917, demanding sufferage:

  • "Mr. President, what will you do for woman suffrage?"
  • "Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?"
  • "We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts--for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments." [1]
  • "Democracy Should Begin at Home"
  • "The time has come to conquer or submit, for us there can be but one choice. We have made it." (another quotation from Wilson)
 
I think, sometimes, "Wehmens" don't think through the ultimate results of their demands.
 
Can't live with em, Can't shoot em.....
 
 
 

25 posted on 01/26/2013 7:17:42 AM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: coincheck; All
FYI..."Get over it! We are NOT all created equal" is a superb article from the Marine Corps Gazette by a female USMC officer who is against women in combat. Well worth reading.

Her key point is that those who advocate this say that the only way the women in the military can rise to flag rank is by getting their ticket punched in a combat role. However, the physical stress of extended combat deployment will affect women far more, likely leading to early retirements.

26 posted on 01/26/2013 7:26:34 AM PST by ken5050 ("One useless man is a shame, two are a law firm, three or more are a Congress".. John Adams)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: Vendome

Im not concerned about the individual women. I am concerned about the impact of their mutilation on the over all policies of national interest. When the media show children that their mothers are blown to pieces. and say... “ should we be fighting this war...” and the camera turns to the 4 year old ans says... “why is my mommy dead?”


27 posted on 01/26/2013 7:36:05 AM PST by Walkingfeather
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: Walkingfeather

Yer Mammy is dead because she suffered from Kuhrazy Bitchitis that afflicted her with delusional thoughts of Grandeur, thinking she was the equal of a man....


28 posted on 01/26/2013 7:46:06 AM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: Walkingfeather

That’s why they call them “Loveboats’’.


29 posted on 01/26/2013 8:01:29 AM PST by jmacusa (Political correctness is cultural Marxism. I'm not a Marxist.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Baynative

Of course. The true liberal agenda is to ultimately weaken the U.S. military and allow our enemies to defeat us.

Ever see the movie “Doctor Zhivago”? The title character’s half-brother was a communist ordered to enlist during WWI to help bring about the Bolshevik Revolution from the remains of Russia’s defeat by Germany. It’s the same principle. Undermine from within like parasites.


30 posted on 01/26/2013 11:13:43 AM PST by ReformationFan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Flag_This

There will never be a female Navy Seal or Army Ranger, UNLESS standards are lowered to they can pass the strength and stamina requirement. Facts are fact. A 13 year old, 120 boy is stronger than the average full grown woman. The boys HS shotput and discuss record is longer than the Women’s Olympic Record. The boys high school 100 yard dash record is faster than the female US Olympic record. Liberals love to ignore reality.


31 posted on 01/28/2013 9:24:45 PM PST by NKP_Vet
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: NKP_Vet
"Liberals love to ignore reality."

I think libs know the reality - they intend to destroy the effectiveness of our military.

32 posted on 01/29/2013 4:25:50 PM PST by Flag_This (Real presidents don't bow.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-32 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson