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Lex

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15. "18-year-old males have the advantage of being gassed up on testosterone"
Sun Jan 27, 2013, 02:03 PM
Jan 2013

Not always an advantage, actually.

Judge the individual, not the group. n/t SWTORFanatic Jan 2013 #1
^^^ says it all ^^^ n/t MadrasT Jan 2013 #2
Seriously. Floors me that this point is somehow as opaque as people make it. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2013 #16
Whenever anyone says we should "celebrate" a difference that supposedly shuts the door TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #3
The concept that women absolutely are not at a disadvantage in ground combat begs the question: Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #4
If a woman meets all qualifications, including lifting ability and hand to hand combat training, TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #5
Agreed totally. If there is a consistent, rational filter in place for both genders. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #6
+100 pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #7
It seems to me that the relevant question is pscot Jan 2013 #8
For equality should not women be forced Riftaxe Jan 2013 #11
If they meet the physical requirements and wouldn't lessen the capability of the unit, TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #12
Are men being "forced" into combat positions? Nikia Jan 2013 #14
Let me relate two anectdotal experiences wercal Jan 2013 #19
To answer your points: TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #20
Women that are more aggressive and physically stronger than average, Nikia Jan 2013 #9
The fact that regardless of recruiting Officers promises Riftaxe Jan 2013 #13
My family and friends have had good luck with getting their promised occupations Nikia Jan 2013 #17
Some of these people against this... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #10
"18-year-old males have the advantage of being gassed up on testosterone" Lex Jan 2013 #15
Reds are gender neutral pscot Jan 2013 #18
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