In December 2015, the Pentagon announced that all combat roles would be opened to women. The roles include driving tanks, firing mortars, and leading infantry soldiers into combat. Women would also be able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps Infantry and Air Force parajumpers. Proponents of women in combat argue that women have been serving in Afghanistan and Iraq for 15 years and preventing them from combat operations is discriminatory. Opponents argue that allowing women to serve in these roles would limit the military's ability to fight in combat situations.
85% Yes |
15% No |
69% Yes |
13% No |
15% Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
1% No, women are not as physically capable as men for combat |
2% Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
0% No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger |
0% No, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault |
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@3PPN2QT3yrs3Y
No, the mere presence of women in a combat zone creates a dangerous mental shift in men
@3PQFY5K3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men and as long as they are drafted when there is a draft, just like men. Equality should cover all aspects of serving in the Armed Forces and as serving on the front lines.
@47SYR7M3yrs3Y
Men in combat are inclined to protect the women and become less effective in engaging the enemy.
@47RRQHV3yrs3Y
Women are more susceptible to sexual and physical assault in combat roles. This may make them emotional less stable in life or death situations.
@47RB7ZL3yrs3Y
Yes, anyone stupid enough to volunteer for military service should be allowed to do so.
@3PPXZCZ3yrs3Y
Women should be allowed MOS's that are traditionally combat but not in positions that place them in units where survival depends on defense of each other. Not because women are not capable but because our society raises males to defend and protect females, this may interfere with efficient operation in a combat situation.
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