julianw Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Very few countries allow women in combat situations, but that might change in a few decades since many countries' populations are steadily aging as the result of longer life-expectancies and people having more sex for pleasure but producing less children. Personally, I would hate to see the day when legions of women are killing each other on a battlefield. I believe men and women have equal rights but not equal roles in society. Women should be content with washing dishes and changing diapers. (Just kidding about the last part.)
kirottu Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Women are as free as men to do what they want in society. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
julianw Posted May 9, 2006 Author Posted May 9, 2006 Women are as free as men to do what they want in society. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not really. Men are allowed in man's room. Women aren't. But seriously though, I was thinking more about involuntary military service. If a woman can perform the job better than man and is willing to take the risks, then I have nothing against that.
Walsingham Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 From a survival of the species perspective it is not a good idea. But from a military perspective I have never seen any reason not to. Indeed, the all-round finest officer I've ever met was female. Having said that, and realising the contradiction, I am uncomfortable with the notion of 'Wellington' trying to conduct the battle of Waterloo with PMT. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
ShadowPaladin V1.0 Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 That's really upto them. As long as they are capable of the job. The reasons for not allowing women into combat (protecting your breeding stock) are outdated now anyway. I have to agree with Volourn. Bioware is pretty much dead now. Deals like this kills development studios. 478327[/snapback]
Atreides Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Black Lagoon's taught us not to underestimate women weilding twin Desert Eagles. Spreading beauty with my katana.
Fenghuang Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Women are as free as men to do what they want in society. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not really. Men are allowed in man's room. Women aren't. But seriously though, I was thinking more about involuntary military service. If a woman can perform the job better than man and is willing to take the risks, then I have nothing against that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't reall have much of an opinion one way or the other. On a similar tangent though, if there's ever another draft and my number comes up the first item on my agenda will be to file a class action lawsuit against the government as a legal means of draft dodging. This is assuming they still only draft men. RIP
thepixiesrock Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 To my suprise, Eddo didn't make this. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Kaftan Barlast Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I dont think we should allow ANYONE in the military. Man, woman or animal. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Nick_i_am Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 The problem with having women on frontline duty is that they effect the preformance of men in the same unit. If women were allowed on the front lines it would likely have to be all-women units. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
thepixiesrock Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 The problem with having women on frontline duty is that they effect the preformance of men in the same unit. If women were allowed on the front lines it would likely have to be all-women units. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You couldn't do that. Imgine, there they are on the front lines, gun fire zipping past them, all of a sudden, Janet notices Betty's cute new pink combat boots. After about a mniute word has spread through out the entire group and now they are all sitting in a circle discussing where they get their hair and nails done. What kind of military is that I ask you? The answer is of course, the best kind. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Nartwak Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I dont think we should allow ANYONE in the military. Man, woman or animal. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, it's the robots that are fighting your wars then!
Xard Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Sure, why not. How can it be a no ob build. It has PROVEN effective. I dare you to show your builds and I will tear you apart in an arugment about how these builds will won them. - OverPowered Godzilla (OPG)
LoneWolf16 Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Call me old fashioned...and stupid...but were I in the military, a grunt or something, and there were a woman in my unit, I'd be spending more time doing what I could to make sure she survived than anything else. So I'm sort of undecided on the matter. The problem with having women on frontline duty is that they effect the preformance of men in the same unit. If women were allowed on the front lines it would likely have to be all-women units. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You couldn't do that. Imgine, there they are on the front lines, gun fire zipping past them, all of a sudden, Janet notices Betty's cute new pink combat boots. After about a mniute word has spread through out the entire group and now they are all sitting in a circle discussing where they get their hair and nails done. What kind of military is that I ask you? The answer is of course, the best kind. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had thought that some of nature's journeymen had made men and not made them well, for they imitated humanity so abominably. - Book of Counted Sorrows 'Cause I won't know the man that kills me and I don't know these men I kill but we all wind up on the same side 'cause ain't none of us doin' god's will. - Everlast
Dark_Raven Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Women should be allowed to fight on the front lines along with the men. I do not see the problem with this. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Musopticon? Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) Lonewolf is spot on. It's been proven(heck does is even need proving?) that men in fightin units work less efficiently if there's woman present. It's a two-fold problem, first; men try to protect them by instict, and second; be a good forumite and try to make an educated guess. Edited May 9, 2006 by Musopticon? kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
Fenghuang Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I'd be too busy trying to get in their pants. I hear it's lonely in the desert. Wait, that's the second thing isn't it. Damn pervert! RIP
ShadowPaladin V1.0 Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I'd have a hard time shooting a woman. Especially if she was cute. I have to agree with Volourn. Bioware is pretty much dead now. Deals like this kills development studios. 478327[/snapback]
Judge Hades Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 You couldn't do that. Imgine, there they are on the front lines, gun fire zipping past them, all of a sudden, Janet notices Betty's cute new pink combat boots. After about a mniute word has spread through out the entire group and now they are all sitting in a circle discussing where they get their hair and nails done. What kind of military is that I ask you? The answer is of course, the best kind. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't that a tad sexist?
ShadowPaladin V1.0 Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 You couldn't do that. Imgine, there they are on the front lines, gun fire zipping past them, all of a sudden, Janet notices Betty's cute new pink combat boots. After about a mniute word has spread through out the entire group and now they are all sitting in a circle discussing where they get their hair and nails done. What kind of military is that I ask you? The answer is of course, the best kind. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't that a tad sexist? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fooballers wives go to war I have to agree with Volourn. Bioware is pretty much dead now. Deals like this kills development studios. 478327[/snapback]
LoneWolf16 Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I'd have a hard time shooting a woman. Especially if she was cute. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also very true. But is that an argument for the other side to start using women? " I had thought that some of nature's journeymen had made men and not made them well, for they imitated humanity so abominably. - Book of Counted Sorrows 'Cause I won't know the man that kills me and I don't know these men I kill but we all wind up on the same side 'cause ain't none of us doin' god's will. - Everlast
Dark_Raven Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Who says chivalry is dead? Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
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