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Agnosticsherbet

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3. No, because I think of it is a good, pro-choice decision.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Fri Jan 25, 2013, 12:32 PM

Jan 2013

Women can make that choice to volunteer to serve in the miitary and they will not face limits on their duty assignments or chance of advancement. (Especially for officiers, combat experience is critical in achieving high rank.)

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Congratulations Or Condolences? [View all] kpete Jan 2013 OP

I certainly don't want my girls sent off to battle. liberal N proud Jan 2013 #1

Nor would I want my sons or nephews. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #4

I doubt that any parent wants to send any of their children MineralMan Jan 2013 #5

Nope. No mixed feelings for me. If a woman wants to do it, and can pass the tests, then allow it riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #2

no mixed feelings for me either. Freedom is freedom. liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #10

No, because I think of it is a good, pro-choice decision. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #3

Very mixed!!! logosoco Jan 2013 #6

Congratulations, is my thinking. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #7

From one form of victimization to another. malthaussen Jan 2013 #8

the shell shock and gruesome horrors quinnox Jan 2013 #9