Women in frontline combat role

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21172033

Do you think woman should fight alongside men?

As women wish to have equality with men, it is only right they should take on a combat role too, imo.

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Yes I do. We wanted equal rights and, therefore, should be treated equally, if a soldier has to fight on the front line, then no reason why a woman shouldn't fight alongside him. Same goes for the police force.

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As you say - women want equality..so they take this on...
I am bemused by equality, why do women want to be like men ! Things have changed and not for the better in some respects. Equal pay, for the same job - yes. But, the way its heading 'Respect' is becoming a thing of the past....

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Women shouldn't be treated differently just because they are women, as that debases them, imo. There isn't much blokes can do that we can't.

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Depends on the woman - 'I do' want to be treated differently cos I'm a gal - not a guy.....

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If I joined the forces I wouldn't expect or want to be treated differently from a man. In day to day life it's the same, I keep telling my friend off for holding the door open for me, usually cos he knows where we're going whilst I don't, so let him go in first as long as he doesn't slam the door in my face, and if I'm leaving or entering a shop regardless of sex if someone else is coming towards it I'll hold it open till they arrive. No I don't carry on holding it I'm not a doorman.

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Why would you want to be treated differently?

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There is nothing wrong in holding a door open for someone, but not if a man is only doing it for a female. I hold doors open for men and women. I think the only time my husband held a door open for me was when he was 17 and had first encountered 15 year old me.

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I must be having a bad day today, I'm either like this -
Or, holding me head -
I mean...didn't we hold the door for someone years ago -
Or, did we only do it when bra burning took place !
Yes - if I joined the army or police, I would expect to be treated equally - maybe Pats drifted off into another realm, 'cos I'm a bit confused with this thread and meself

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Is it a competition then - seems like a daft attitude to me,
just a personal opinion...how i feel about it. I like to be respected which is sadly lacking today, I dont wanna spend my time having an attitude about things, I'm as good as you - etc., daft....