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Lisa’s on the front lines, ain’t she? Seems to be handling ‘it’ okay. Maybe we let individual women pursue their individual talents, eh? Fair and balanced and all that…
Serious question: while in principle I am old fashioned enough to feel totally uncomfortable with women on the front lines, don’t they make smaller targets? Strategically speaking, does a military front line force always need 200 kg bipedal missile launchers?
So women aren´t good enough to be on the front lines with the men now – too “frail” maybe? What exactly is this supposed to show besides being against Obama nomatter what is being done.
Wasn’t that pillar of equality, Lindsey Graham, just saying how an assault rifle makes everybody equal? Does that only mean equal at the Mall? If a woman can do the work, and she wants to do the work, let her do it. No need to clear the job with Mount Rush Mo first.
You should be able to carry your comrade in arms out of harms way, would you want to be in a fire and have a woman come to your rescue?? I would rather see some big guy who can pick me up and carry me out of the flames, I just don’t see a woman being able to do that.
It must be noted that 69% or 88% or 92% of military positions are open to Israeli women (even the Israel Defense Forces can’t be consistent with their numbers). Proponents of women in combat are being disingenuous when using the IDF as a shining example of equality between men and women in front line positions. (And no, I do not object to women in combat.)
The illustration shows you what Tea Party Benson thinks of women compared to men. I’m surprised the thin little darl’n illustrated didn’t have an apron on so so we understood what Benson point is. As a combat veteran of Vietnam, I assure you that the hunky guys shown are not a universal representation of the men in battle. There were some pretty tough VC women up and down the Ho Che Minn trail too.
Let me tell you conservatives this…If our nation is really attacked(Poland, Israel, Russia, France, on and on), I would want EVERYONE defending….its a team effort..Common sense states that a 90 pounder cannot do what a 290 pound man can do; but in a team effort of national defense, the 90 pounded has a place – yes, even in the front, and if she cannot carry something, I will carry it for her.. In reality, in my 73 years , I have seen many 90 pounders who can do it all – even better than I. Lets work together.
…. so we should send all the soldiers who are, say, less than 5’4" home? I guess you you don’t understand maodern combat – most of the strength needed is in the index finger. That and someone who can keep their wits about them in a fire fight.
Mix a snifter of Bill Mauldin, a dash of Jeff McNelly and a very large dollop of common sense, and you begin to get an idea of Lisa Benson’s considerable talent.
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Comments (35) (Please sign in to comment)
wmconelly said, 4 months ago
Lisa’s on the front lines, ain’t she? Seems to be handling ‘it’ okay. Maybe we let individual women pursue their individual talents, eh? Fair and balanced and all that…
Ottodesu said, 4 months ago
Serious question: while in principle I am old fashioned enough to feel totally uncomfortable with women on the front lines, don’t they make smaller targets?
Strategically speaking, does a military front line force always need 200 kg bipedal missile launchers?
Tue Elung-Jensen said, 4 months ago
So women aren´t good enough to be on the front lines with the men now – too “frail” maybe? What exactly is this supposed to show besides being against Obama nomatter what is being done.
wmconelly said, 4 months ago
Wasn’t that pillar of equality, Lindsey Graham, just saying how an assault rifle makes everybody equal? Does that only mean equal at the Mall? If a woman can do the work, and she wants to do the work, let her do it. No need to clear the job with Mount Rush Mo first.
Kylie2112 said, 4 months ago
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The military has physical standards for serving in combat, and if women can meet those standards, they can go in for combat duty.
Paul Blumstein
said, 4 months ago
This should be a no-brainer: It works well in Israel. Forget your theories about why it won’t work, reality says otherwise.
russell5419 said, 4 months ago
You should be able to carry your comrade in arms out of harms way, would you want to be in a fire and have a woman come to your rescue?? I would rather see some big guy who can pick me up and carry me out of the flames, I just don’t see a woman being able to do that.
Ms. Ima said, 4 months ago
Send hillary. She is the most qualified LOL!!!!!!!!!!
mikefive said, 4 months ago
@russell5419
The Israel Defense Forces requirement for carrying weight is proportional to body weight, not a specific weight (30% I think).
mikefive said, 4 months ago
It must be noted that 69% or 88% or 92% of military positions are open to Israeli women (even the Israel Defense Forces can’t be consistent with their numbers). Proponents of women in combat are being disingenuous when using the IDF as a shining example of equality between men and women in front line positions. (And no, I do not object to women in combat.)
nz4m60
said, 4 months ago
The illustration shows you what Tea Party Benson thinks of women compared to men. I’m surprised the thin little darl’n illustrated didn’t have an apron on so so we understood what Benson point is.
As a combat veteran of Vietnam, I assure you that the hunky guys shown are not a universal representation of the men in battle. There were some pretty tough VC women up and down the Ho Che Minn trail too.
Adrian Snare said, 4 months ago
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Let me tell you conservatives this…If our nation is really attacked(Poland, Israel, Russia, France, on and on), I would want EVERYONE defending….its a team effort..Common sense states that a 90 pounder cannot do what a 290 pound man can do; but in a team effort of national defense, the 90 pounded has a place – yes, even in the front, and if she cannot carry something, I will carry it for her..
In reality, in my 73 years , I have seen many 90 pounders who can do it all – even better than I.
Lets work together.
Adrian Snare said, 4 months ago
@mikefive
Fully agree, and good examples. Of course, Israel does not have the luxuries that we have; but we can learn from them.
moderateisntleft said, 4 months ago
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…. so we should send all the soldiers who are, say, less than 5’4" home? I guess you you don’t understand maodern combat – most of the strength needed is in the index finger. That and someone who can keep their wits about them in a fire fight.
Zipi said, 4 months ago
I’m sure that Obama will be totally willing to send his two daughters to show that he’s fully behind women in combat.