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Gold9472
05-18-2005, 06:12 PM
US mulls ban on women in combat

By Adam Brookes
BBC News, Washington

(Gold9472: And replace them with..............................what?)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4560847.stm

Republicans in the US Congress are trying to pass legislation which would keep female soldiers out of combat.

The measure is being considered now by the House Armed Services Committee.

Advocates of the proposal want to stop women from working as drivers, medics and logistics specialists in teams which provide back-up to combat units.

They say the women get too close to the fighting. But the US army is opposed to the plan at a time when they are having problems with recruitment.

Senior officers have said if it passes into law, they will have to pull out 22,000 female soldiers from their current jobs and replace them with men.

No front line

Women who serve in the US army are barred by law from fighting on the front line.

But in Iraq, the US is fighting an insurgency - which means there is no front line.

About 9,000 women are serving in Iraq and 35 have been killed.

Combat can happen anywhere at any time, and women have frequently been caught up in it.

Republican lawmakers in the Congress now want to pass a measure which would keep women out of units called Forward Support Companies.

The army is deeply opposed to the measure.

Underlying the army's opposition are the problems it is having recruiting new troops.

For the last three months, the army has failed to meet its recruiting targets. At the moment it looks set to miss its annual target by 15%.

Further limiting the roles women can fill in the military will make its task even harder.
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 06:15 PM
That's right. Women belong in the kitchen. Now bring me my chicken pot pie woman...
beltman713
05-18-2005, 06:22 PM
It seems as if the repugs are trying to do all they can to fail.
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 06:25 PM
It seems as if the repugs are trying to do all they can to fail.

They're trying to appease women because of the eventual overturning of Roe v. Wade or something. Or, they are "old fashioned". Or, they want to make sure there are plenty of "Birthing Units" to supply them with an army for the future.
Giggles
05-18-2005, 06:33 PM
That's right. Women belong in the kitchen. Now bring me my chicken pot pie woman...Shut up.
PillowTalkPrincess
05-18-2005, 07:02 PM
Seriously lets just take like 20 steps backwards for Women. I just think that it is wrong. We are not only birthing units, but soldiers as well. There are some women who dream of becoming mothers and soldiers. I think that is would be taking their right away as an American.
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 07:37 PM
Seriously lets just take like 20 steps backwards for Women. I just think that it is wrong. We are not only birthing units, but soldiers as well. There are some women who dream of becoming mothers and soldiers. I think that is would be taking their right away as an American.

To them, you're nothing but a statistic.
somebigguy
05-18-2005, 07:39 PM
I'm all for putting ban on the women. In fact, I think all people should wear an anti-perspirant of some sort. Ban, Arid Extra Dry, Mennen, whatever you prefer.
PillowTalkPrincess
05-18-2005, 07:41 PM
To them, you're nothing but a statistic.


Well that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 07:51 PM
Well that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Have you ever come across a "bum" on the street, and you couldn't look at he or she in the eye because they are "less than human"?
Se7en
05-18-2005, 07:57 PM
Have you ever come across a "bum" on the street, and you couldn't look at he or she in the eye because they are "less than human"?

UGH.... ::places gun to temple::
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 08:00 PM
UGH.... ::places gun to temple::

Ok... have you ever stepped on an ant just because you could?
Se7en
05-18-2005, 08:01 PM
Ok... have you ever stepped on an ant just because you could?

::takes out 2 x 4, and proceeds to bash it into my head::


I swear, I have all your responses copied :) A throw back to the HSBB/PSBB :)
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 08:02 PM
::takes out 2 x 4, and proceeds to bash it into my head::


I swear, I have all your responses copied :) A throw back to the HSBB/PSBB :)

Not that one. That one is a "Gold9472 Original".
pcteaser
05-18-2005, 08:06 PM
I think if women want to fight, let them fight. If someone is shooting at them they should be able to shoot back!

And get your own damn chicken pot pie!
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 08:07 PM
I think if women want to fight, let them fight. If someone is shooting at them they should be able to shoot back!

And get your own damn chicken pot pie!

Mmmmmm... women with guns...
PillowTalkPrincess
05-18-2005, 08:08 PM
Have you ever come across a "bum" on the street, and you couldn't look at he or she in the eye because they are "less than human"?


First who says they are less then human?

Second, I used to pass by them all the time when I worked in the city (yes believe it or not there is a city in New Hampshire). I have looked them in the eye, especially when they ask for money and I always tell them NO. I was in NYC with 2 friends of mine a few years ago and there was a homeless man who asked us for money. He told us that he had to buy "those women things you know, Tampax". Both of my friends started to reach in their pockets to hand him money and I said No, sorry and just kept on walking. I must just be cold hearted or something, but I feel that they choose to live that way. There is SO much help out there for the Bum/homeless. If they ask me for a cigarette I say no, I don't smoke now, but used to.

Third, please don't tell me that the gov't thinks that women are less then human.
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 08:09 PM
No... just everybody, and yes, I give them money to, but there have been times when I didn't.
PillowTalkPrincess
05-18-2005, 08:12 PM
No... just everybody, and yes, I give them money to, but there have been times when I didn't.


You should never give into them!!! The more that you do, the more that they will ask and remain that way.
Gold9472
05-18-2005, 08:16 PM
You should never give into them!!! The more that you do, the more that they will ask and remain that way.

Some of them probably make more money than I do...
PillowTalkPrincess
05-18-2005, 08:27 PM
That is why you never give into them!!! There is this one guy in the city who will ask you for money and when you say no, he clears his thoat and sounds like he is about to huck a lougie at you, but he actually doesn't. I have been around him more then once to know his drill. The city is filled with all kinds of people to watch. I LOVE PEOPLE WATCHING. I just must be nuts or something...hahahah