[Yo-Yo]

That is precisely what is wrong with it! An 18 year old woman is ordinarily equipped to be a mother; to bear children; to nourish children; to use her feminine instincts to be a functional Blessing to her family.

Then ban all women from serving in the armed forces. If they can serve voluntarily, they can serve involuntarily.

If the cannot serve involuntarily, then they cannot serve voluntarily.

[Ohioan]

Do you simply reject the honorable responsibility of men to protect women and children? Why?

Even more to the point: Do you have any reason for believing that a Government that respects the people it governs, has a right to force those people to change their cultural heritage? Why? Isn't that the very notion that was rejected in 1776? (See the link to the Declaration, above.)

[Petrosius]

Then ban all women from serving in the armed forces. If they can serve voluntarily, they can serve involuntarily.

There is much to say for this. The role of women in the military is already too great. Their inclusion does not enhance military preparedness. Bring back the WACK's and limit them to clerical duties away from combat zones.