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Panetta opens combat roles to women [View all] NYC Liberal Jan 2013 OP
Finally!! sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #1
Here is a link to a AP article Tx4obama Jan 2013 #2
I thought this had been settled a couple months ago? Oh well, good on him (and Obama). TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #3
Updated! Thanks! NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #5
First teh gays. Now teh gurls. This is who I think of, re: women in combat... onehandle Jan 2013 #4
Not for me katmondoo Jan 2013 #6
The distinction between "combat" and "non-combat" has been somewhat quaint for awhile Recursion Jan 2013 #7
The distinction was stupid and pointless anyway. Xithras Jan 2013 #8
the only difference now is the training WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #12
I think the next step.. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #22
When they send purchasing agents on a mission to rescue hostages or take a forward enemy jtuck004 Jan 2013 #28
I was referring to mechanics, field translators, etc. Xithras Jan 2013 #31
all 40 of the females in my company are right now saying F you pasto76 Jan 2013 #32
My comment was to someone who said anyone who gets shot at is combat, and jtuck004 Jan 2013 #34
I just figured out, you thought I was talking about women. jtuck004 Jan 2013 #36
You know what would be better? Ending combat. n/t Earth_First Jan 2013 #9
BINGO! Stand and Fight Jan 2013 #10
Agreed. N/T actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #23
!!!!BANG!!!! grantcart Jan 2013 #11
UPDATE - more detailed info Tx4obama Jan 2013 #13
And now, as a final measure of equality Leslie Valley Jan 2013 #14
word. +1 pasto76 Jan 2013 #33
A better thing to do is adieu Jan 2013 #15
HOLY SHIT! BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #16
Promotions--that's the big ticket item. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #17
If women want... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #21
Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #24
Ah, I see, your calling me a troll. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #25
Bless your heart. I have accused you of nothing. I truly wish you would air more of your concerns, msanthrope Jan 2013 #26
I was a lurker... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #27
Actually,,, actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #20
Elaine Donnely and her fake think tank are going to shit in their pants bluestateguy Jan 2013 #18
I knew this was happening for about 4 months... Javaman Jan 2013 #19
Cool. Now all we need is a draft with no deferrments, and war will be finished. n/t jtuck004 Jan 2013 #29
I want our ERA amendment - this was one of their biggest fear mongering - we need equal rights 2Design Jan 2013 #30
to throw cold water on some of the hysteria pasto76 Jan 2013 #35
Well then it is time that all women, once they turn 18 years of age, register for the Selective Purveyor Jan 2013 #37
I wonder about the emotional impact on guys when a woman gets shredded. DollarBillHines Jan 2013 #38
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