Canadian officers say women warriors proved as effective as men in front-line combat roles in Ottawa's most recent big military engagement, in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2011. But Canada has struggled to fill combat jobs with women, and those who do join can feel isolated as a result. And like Cpl. Moman, many of the women who volunteered for these jobs got the impression that their senior officers used them only sparingly in combat. Proponents argue that it will help the military retain more women, who tend to leave the services permanently when they have children. Opponents argue that allowing women to serve in these roles would limit the military's ability to fight in combat situations.
@44NDCMP3yrs3Y
Not if they are mothers and have small children at home, it is in my believe that a child needs his or her mother to raise them. They actually need both but most importantly the mother for nurturing them.
@4VTK4QQ3yrs3Y
men and women in a group = couples
@4TR5DWK3yrs3Y
Let us look at the damage combat has done to men both physically and mentally. It destroyed them for any future civilian life. Our women do not deserve this, even if they might perform well under constant bombardment.
@4QCM3LH3yrs3Y
women serve is Israel.....look to them for information on how to utilize women in the armed forces
@4GYKCFB3yrs3Y
If men can decide to take up arms whether for their own personal economic reasons or their beliefs than women must be allowed and have the duty to take up arms as well. If women are allowed to vote they must be conscripted at the same rate as men. If a woman's ability on the battlefield in combat may make her more vulnerable than a man, and even a liability as well, this needs to be reflected in conscription at a higher rate of woman than men to compensate.
@4TY2NWN3yrs3Y
no send them back to the kitchen
@96CJFM3New Democratic2yrs2Y
Gender should be irrelevant, and only the measurement of physical aptitude should be used.
@9656D9T2yrs2Y
i believe with the right amount of training a women should be allowed to serve in combat
@95BRPDN2yrs2Y
There should be more effort put into ensuring there are fewer combat rolls. This being said, women should be allowed to serve in combat rolls. Increased prevention of sexual assault should be put in place.
@98S47971yr1Y
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men and because not giving woman a chance is being discriminative
@9J4QTKJConservative3mos3MO
Yes, women are able to be as strong as men. There should be a promotion in the target audience for women to serve. There should be sexual assault provention programs and other programs to help women in the force.
@8VSLZ6P3yrs3Y
Women should be required to serve in combat roles equally to Men.
@8VRT2TJ3yrs3Y
There shouldn't be any military in general
@8VPZYZJ3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as ability is proven. For any gender.
@8VN29JT3yrs3Y
War is stupid and no man or woman should have to go into combat because our political leaders can not find a diplomatic solution.
@8VMXKNFNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Get rid of the military and use the funds for something actually meaningful.
@8VLT9FK3yrs3Y
@8VLHZMB3yrs3Y
If they want to they should be allowed. The choice should be their own - no one else's
@8VJNWNB3yrs3Y
No, a nation should not risk women's lives in combat
@8V4643B3yrs3Y
It’s not something I have an opinion on.
@9JWZHWW2mos2MO
Yes, but we shouldn't get ourselves involved in anything that would result in combat situations taking place.
@9GZYG4J5mos5MO
No, unless that involve piloting robotic unmanned devices where women would be more likely suited than men for the task require for such position.
@9FM9QN97mos7MO
Yes, as long as they're worthy and qualified.
@9F5KMPV8mos8MO
A person of any gender should be allowed to join the military if they want. Not hiring based on gender is discrimination.
@9D4V5MC9mos9MO
Yes, they already do and have done for decades.
Deleted10mos10MO
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical and psychological tests as men. Also make these tests more difficult.
@9CCVGFR11mos11MO
I do not care about the military
@9C7WYWV11mos11MO
Depends on the what the woman wants
@9C63S7311mos11MO
I do not care what they do. their life not mine.
@98DXRC21yr1Y
They could, because they’re equal to men. But realistically who in their right mind would want to serve a combat purpose period?!
@95SJ7542yrs2Y
No because no one should be in the military
@9464RF92yrs2Y
@945L3BV2yrs2Y
Yes, combat roles should be judged based on performance and ability, not gender.
@9449HS32yrs2Y
If they are as competent as the men
@942SC4B2yrs2Y
We do not need a military for combat
@93P92RN2yrs2Y
We don’t need an armed forces
@93BCGRF2yrs2Y
i dont support the military in general
@936KWVL2yrs2Y
In non-spec ops roles, sure
@92PQBJW2yrs2Y
Yes, everyone has the right and ability to live out die for their country.
@8WZ4NMB2yrs2Y
If they are well qualified for the job, why not
@8VH22SV3yrs3Y
Women and children should be protected.
@8V7LPJX3yrs3Y
I served with women who I trusted because they earned that right. If earned, YES
@8V23N8YNew Democratic3yrs3Y
I don't agree with military in general.
@8TZPR693yrs3Y
No, no one should serve in the military
@8TYV78F3yrs3Y
F the person that wrote some of these options, it's disgusting. Of course, they should be allowed. "Higher risk for sexual assault" only means "more rapists"
@8TXVXML3yrs3Y
No, it's dishonorable to hide behind a woman.
@8TWKYGX3yrs3Y
Yes, and stop sexism and sexual harassment
@8TW3T393yrs3Y
no i don’t support the military
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