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.