soviet union did not draft women, afaik. i have spoken to one middle-aged woman ever who has admitted to serving in the red army.

here should be a transition period at least; this being a highly controversial and sensitive subject, and for the time being, volunteering seems the best option.

when we come to the point where absolutely everyone has food and shelter and education and medication, and can choose their way of life freely, i don't want to see anyone fighting who didn't choose so.

as to the DRAFTING of women, seriously hope not until it comes down to the 'last man standing' in an extremely crucial situation.
but i am FOR both go through military TRAINING of some sort - not only because of the reserve personnel benefit, but the social lessons it provides.

Ask about the draft? ASK ABOUT THE DRAFT??
You people have beat this non-issue to death!

Yeah well, we'll see about that when the draft actually happens.

<<<sigh>>>

You pretty much nailed it as far as I'm concerned. If I want equal rights, I better be willing to be part of preserving those rights.

I don't support the drafting of anyone - I believe that military service should always be voluntary and not compulsory. However, as long as our Country has a draft, all able-bodied adults should be subject to it - not just the men. I don't believe I can insist that I be treated equally in the work place, receive equal pay, share all the same rights and responsibilities as men - but duck out on this one thing.

The whole "women carry babies" idea is insane in this day and age. Our world is over-populated enough. We don't need to protect women so they can perpetuate the species - there are plenty enough doing that already. More than our planet can handle, actually.

Maybe it's because I already served once - I don't know. But I'm with Heart - I am a woman. I am strong and I am capable. And I don't need to be protected. That kind of mentality seeks to diminish the amazing human being I am.

You said it not us. All I said it is strange how the nay sayers come out when there is a lot of discussion of any topic.

I will take about the draft all I want. Funny how you started a thread about the draft too, regardless if it was meant to mock those who are want to talk about it, the point is you still brought it up.

Can I join ya, uh uh? Pretty please?

I guess you guys have never been "moderatorated" right? I don't think you understand that I do not have to tell your "mommy", nor do I think that you understand what civil discourse is all about if you're going to say the things above.

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Thank you Heart. Rather than yelling at eachother for breaking the rules, please inform a moderator so that they can deal with the thread before it becomes a free for all.

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