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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@9J4QTKJConservative1yr1Y
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.
@4GYKCFB4yrs4Y
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.
@4QCM3LH4yrs4Y
women serve is Israel...look to them for information on how to utilize women in the armed forces
@B3G3R7S1mo1MO
Yes, if women are trained and prepared appropriately and have the strength, endurance and capacity to do the job involved in combat. It is a personal choice and also the ability to do the job. If an assault does occur it should be supported regardless if it happens to men or women.
@9VZWW2H6mos6MO
I think that women should have the option, but just like everyone, they need to understand the risks and be prepared to be treated the same when it comes to serving our country
@98S47972yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men and because not giving woman a chance is being discriminative
@9449HS33yrs3Y
If they are as competent as the men
@8V7LPJX4yrs4Y
I served with women who I trusted because they earned that right. If earned, YES
@8TW3T394yrs4Y
no i don’t support the military
@8T2CVZS4yrs4Y
they shouldn't have roles like infantry because the military had to lower their expectations 3 times for women to be in the military
@8SCRSMG4yrs4Y
Yes but there should be a unisex standard of fitness
@8PYQT8Q4yrs4Y
Preventing them from filling those roles is discriminatory, also women greatly benefit military operations.
@tofutofu4yrs4Y
Yes, otherwise it would be discrimination. However, sexual assault is a real issue that needs to be given attention.
@8CM5QDJNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, but there should be regulations to protect women from sexual assault, on top of awareness for men to not risk the success to protect a women from danger either and vice versa...
@9C7WYWV2yrs2Y
Depends on the what the woman wants
@99F7DQZ2yrs2Y
Abolish the military and replace it with a people's army
@98DXRC22yrs2Y
They could, because they’re equal to men. But realistically who in their right mind would want to serve a combat purpose period?!
@8VJ8ZRD4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they pass all the requirements
@8VC9XFB4yrs4Y
Nobody should serve in a combat role. It is time to end all war!!!
@8V3TFD4New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, I don’t care about having more female war criminals
@8VRT2TJ4yrs4Y
There shouldn't be any military in general
@8VPZYZJ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as ability is proven. For any gender.
@8VN29JT4yrs4Y
War is stupid and no man or woman should have to go into combat because our political leaders can not find a diplomatic solution.
@8VLHZMB4yrs4Y
If they want to they should be allowed. The choice should be their own - no one else's
@8V4643B4yrs4Y
It’s not something I have an opinion on.
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