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July 22, 2008 - 4:24 pm - by Richard Fernandez
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2008-07-23 15:07:22

One data point does not equal data Annoy.

Broadly speaking, putting men and women together in Combat has been a disaster. Among the Israelis, it was stopped ASAP, because among other things the troops that lost women would inflict atrocities on any of the enemy, including civilians. At it’s worst, it creates Lyndie England and Sgt. Grainer type relations, leading to … Abu Graihb. England wanted “entertainment” and Grainer her superior and lover gave it to her.

The argument against women in the military is not their capacity but their disruptive effect on military discipline. You’re either interested in social work or an effective military. There is no middle ground.