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link for women in selective service

Published Oct. 13, 2008

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08287/919582-470.stm?cmpid=elections.xml

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Never thought I would say this...

Glad I am old.

Hi Again Not_So_Dumb - "I never did hear a good explanation of he college deferment. How was that justified?"

For the good of the nation which wouldn't hold up now because with present views, everyone needs to go to college or be considered a failure.

Forty years ago that wasn't so. Blue class workers were respected because we understood they were the backbone of the country.

God bless.

Rev. RB

If draft is ever instituted again, it should included both genders.

In fact, I think that's one reason why it was done away with to begin with, they couldn't think of way to tell mommies and daddies they were going to take their little girls away for a couple of years, and under EEOC, they couldn't just take boys without facing lawsuits.

God bless.

Rev. RB

"If women are to be extended equal opportunity, it should come with equal risk attached."

AMEN, AND AMEN!!!

The only problem is - few of our military branches have adequate facilities for women AND men.

But if there's one thing I've learned in life, it's that the most scary sentence in the world is...

"I have PMS and a gun."

gigglegigglesnortsnot

God bless.

Rev. RB

USMC Sergeant

'69-72

SEMPER FI!!!

I was going to post the same thought MrsPig...I agree!

I agree with him on this one. As a female veteran, I have no problem with women serving. Matter of fact - I think this country should have a mandatory 2 year commitment to country; either in military or job corps. Those not physically or mentally fit for military could do job corps. No exceptions accept for those legally disabled.

So, Why should women register for the selective service? It's not like we will ever draft anyone...

OldRebel - "And no college deferments so the 'little rich kids' can count on skipping their share of the dying this time around."

But with the way that the financial sector is and the potential impact on student aid, those rich kids will likely be poor when they are done with college.

Good point. I never did hear a good explanation of he college deferment. How was that justified?

I have to agree with Obama on this one also. If women are to be extended equal opportunity, it should come with equal risk attached. Men only registering for the draft is unfair and unequal. Women who choose a career in the military often need combat experience in their portfolio in order to advance into the higher ranks. Overall the draft should be used only in case of dire need, but if it is instituted again, it should come down equally on women just as it does men. And no college deferments so the 'little rich kids' can count on skipping their share of the dying this time around.

Works for me. It is about time that responsibilities were as equal as rights.

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