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If these guys would just go to a strip bar and stop harrassing females in the military, then it would be better. You're right on the first part. From a lady who was in the military, you really don't know what you're talking about. 
Why don't you just say, "Women shouldn't vote." Also, "Women shouldn't be allowed to voice their opinions", "Women shouldn't be allowed to work", and "Women shouldn't be escorts."
Welcome to the 21st Century, buddy!
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However, some women are very strong. You'd be surprised the strength we have when we have to pull someone out of a situation. We go through childbirth, too. 
I did more pushups, ran faster, and did more situps than most of the men in my unit, not to mention I was on the Army 10-miler team. Sorry, but I disagree with you. I certainly don't want to go back into the military, and I like being feminine now and don't have to prove anything (thank goodness), but I had to lift men out of holes during my training, and at that time I was only 110 pounds. How do you know what women are like in combat? You've never been next to one. I also shot expert and jumped out of airplanes.
I understand your point of view, but that is also what made it difficult for me in the army: not the training, the way men fought against us instead of aside us.
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Especially with that Baseline killer still skulking around. 
Thanks for keeping our country safe.
To hell with that Smarty. I could and would drag your carcass as far as it took. When I was in the Navy, I pulled my weight no matter what the task. At 5'1" and 110 pounds, I stood on a flight deck for hours on end with 150 pounds worth of tie down chains over my shoulders, the same as the boys. When it was time to load the chain boxes for a det, I was right out there on the flight line, wrestling each box, weighing an average of 150-200 onto the planes, just like the boys. And at the end of the day, I did it with less bitching than most. If I could put a 150 pound chain box on my shoulder, then carefully maneuver my way into the tunnel of the plane when the chain box is only one inch narrower than the space I'm trying to get it into, I have no doubt I could have carried you off the field.
I was proud to serve my country, it was the best decision I ever made. At the time that I left, I was striking for ordnanceman, a combat rating. Not then and certainly not now would I ever let a man tell me what I am or am not capable of simply because I'm a woman. If a woman wants to serve, by God let her.
PS Thanks for serving
I don't think it's a matter of whether we're able to carry someone out or not. I just think men are not ready to accept that a woman can sit beside him in a ditch and protect him. I know this is instilled in boys' brains when they're little, and I understand that to a point. But please, guys, give us a break in the military. We are pulling just as much weight -- if not more -- than you are and proud of it. By the way, I worked alongside Special Forces guys in Saudi and we were on a first-name basis over there. The main thing when putting us together is that we don't overstep our boundaries with sex in a combat situation.
Hugs,
ciara
Have you ever really gotten on the bad side of a woman? They can be one of the most devious, ruthless creatures on Earth.
If we sent a division of women all PMS'ing on the same cycle into Iraq, it would all be over in a week. :P
Daphne Zuniga is a hottie.