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Women Being Drafted

At the turn of the new millennium, I think it’s safe to say that the women are pretty close to being just as equal as men are. This is why I feel if women want to be considered equal, they have to not only gain the rights we consider good, but also the rights that we may consider bad. That’s why I think women should have to enter the draft, so they can also fight for the country they reside in. No one prays for war, but in this day and age, it’s pretty safe to say that it’s not an easy thing to avoid. This is why I’d have to agree with passing legislation to having the female gender enter the draft.
Many people have been against putting women in the draft in the past, but today there are more women then ever joining the Armed Forces by free will. This alone makes past reasons for them joining the military invalid. It was said that women could be sexually assaulted if held captive, or women may be a distraction towards male soldiers. Although, this may be true, it’s ...

Posted by: Garrick Christian

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