re: #10 Bobibutu

For me personally, I feel the last place for a woman is in harms way. Also, women are givers and celebrators of life vs. takers. And the woman who raised me was born in the 1880s - so I acknowledge that my mindset may seem a bit Victorian. So, in a nutshell - there it is.

I appreciate your sharing that, although it does seem a bit Victorian. Some women have no choice but to protect themselves throughout their lives, and I’m sure they never want their sons nor their daughters in harm’s way. And they can’t give and celebrate life without a man’s participation.

I have some sympathy for your outlook, and the way you stated it shows that you understand not everyone shares it. The women who want to go into combat will always be a minority, and I couldn’t do it, but I think those who want to should not be prevented from doing so for the wrong reasons. I also think the way promotions favor those who have lead others in combat needs to be looked at, so that good leaders who haven’t been in combat aren’t left behind.