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.
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@9FM9QN92yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they're worthy and qualified.
@96CJFM3New Democratic3yrs3Y
Gender should be irrelevant, and only the measurement of physical aptitude should be used.
@4TY2NWN4yrs4Y
no send them back to the kitchen
@9464RF93yrs3Y
@942SC4B3yrs3Y
We do not need a military for combat
@8TXVXML4yrs4Y
No, it's dishonorable to hide behind a woman.
@8TQTW27New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but with the acknowledgement of the sad reality that women in combat roles will face dangers that men often don't
@8JDRVHP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they pass the required physical tests for the strength of the woman and/or tests to be able to complete the job task given
@8HT3B6K4yrs4Y
yes, and more should be done about the high risk of sexual assault for them
@9CCVGFR2yrs2Y
I do not care about the military
@99B9Y7X2yrs2Y
Yes if a woman insists on it, and knows the special risks. Women are best in treating wounded, and doing a million other supportive tasks, also intelligence,as they can be super smart.
@8VJ7P3X4yrs4Y
Yes as long as the test examines a man’s fitness
@8VHSYBT4yrs4Y
Yes, but sexual assault is a big thing that needs to be stopped.
@8VSLZ6P4yrs4Y
Women should be required to serve in combat roles equally to Men.
@8VMXKNFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Get rid of the military and use the funds for something actually meaningful.
@8VJ7C6F4yrs4Y
yes as long as the tests are meant for a man's fitness
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