Essay, Research Paper: Women In Combat

In the most powerful country in the world,
the defense should not be taken lightly.
Only the most qualified and strong people
fight for the US. That is why I propose
that women be allowed in combat If a
woman is qualified and willing, she should
not be denied the chance to defend her
country ...especially if she possesses
skills needed by the military... The
military provides so many opportunities
for men and women alike, so how can women
be enthusiastic about their service if they
know that females are being shut out of
certain areas?. What message are we sending
out to families when we say that men are
more expendable and can just be sent to die
on the front lines? Are we putting out the
idea that women are more valuable and their
lives should be preserved? First lets establish
What exactly combat is. Combat = active
fighting with enemy forces. Congress has
established that women are unfit to fight in
a combat situation for several reasons. There
is the obvious psychological differences men
and women posess. Personal hygeine, and the
physical aspects are also reasons. Another
problem is that sexual urges come about when
the two sexes are together. Does a combat zone
increase sexuality anymore than any other area
of military service? What is so unique about
military combat that the government feels women
and men in service to the United States are not
as responsible as in any other field? There is
a long line of discrimination in the military and
concerning women in history. Women were just
given the right to vote not too long ago. Women
have been constantly proving their equality to
men by demonstrating their capabilities to do
equal tasks. As far as the military is concerned,
blacks werent allowed to join the military because
they were said to be inferior. They proved the
governments wrong and now black men are leaders
in the army. Gay people are allowed in the military
after much dispute so long as they keep it private
Since it is established that blacks and gays are
equal in the military ,isnt it time to give women
the chance? We are living in a society where women
are holding high positions, in the supreme court,
politics and the like. There is no reason that women
should not be able to defend our country in combat.
Women are allowed to use guns on the police force and
also on the SWAT team. Military Police are often
providing battlefield security, both male and female,
called Combat Patrols.....Also, women and men are both
trained in combat arms in basic training for the military.
Is this knowledge that females in service possess going to
waste? yes. There is no chance for women to utilize their
skills. I propose that women be allowed to be in combat
if they wish. Granted, they pass physical tests, just as
men do. There should be no more discrimination among sexes
when it comes to national defense. Some interesting facts
you may want to know are that 1 out of every 6 soldiers are
women. Only 20% of the army is combat. If we included
women in combat, that number could grow and we could have
more qualified soldiers fighting for your safety. The
Israeli army allows women in combat. They are one of the
few countries allowing this. In conclusion, Women should
be allowed in combat for service in the United states military
. There is no reason why women should be discriminated against
anymore. When given the chance, i am sure that Congress
will realize that women may be just as qualified to defend,
you, the citizens of the US.

Women are women, and they should remain fragile and tender so that men may love them as special charming creatures. They should not aspire to become soldiers.