Women in combat...

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No User,not treading lightly.What you said gave me the impression that you think women have experienced combat already and have a full understaning of what it is all about.
I most definatly disagree but I am not going to argue the point.
You did not ask a question,just made a comment.
The complications and repercussions of this decision will come out as the experiences of those women are revealed to the public and the press.
If you analize the human mindset,both male and female, relating to how they may handle the pressures of combat and the horrors,you would get a understanding of where my concerns lie and those of many others,although they may be different,they are still very much a concern worth considering.Especially to those getting ready to experience a new era of those serving in the military.
I believe those who made these decisions,in the name of politicial correctness and "fairness",..are not the ones who will pay the price for it.

What do you mean you're not going to argue the point? I put this in discussions, opinions and debates for a reason. If I don't want your opinion, I'll tell you, dammit!

If I'm understanding you, you believe that women aren't as emotionally capable of handling the rigors of combat, correct? I did find a few articles indicating that women are more likely to suffer PTSD than men. I sniped this from one:



Women's exposure to traumatic events and PTSD in the military
Until recently, the majority of studies that have examined the effects of war-related trauma exposure have focused on male Veterans. This has changed with women's increasing participation and expanding role in military deployments. (32, 33) Researchers have become increasingly interested in understanding women's exposure to traumatic events in the military and their impact on mental health outcomes. (34-36)




While women are less likely to be exposed to circumstances of combat, women are more likely to experience military sexual trauma (MST; sexual harassment and sexual assault) compared with men. (33,37,38) Estimates based on a survey of active duty personnel revealed that 78% of women had experienced sexual harassment and 6% had experienced rape or completed rape (compared to rates of 38% and 1% for men, respectively. (39) Estimates based on a slightly different definition of sexual harassment were 55% for sexual harassment and 23% for sexual assault among female users of VA health-care services. (40) Current statistics indicate that women make up approximately 15% of all military personnel serving in Iraq. Anecdotal evidence suggests that these women are at risk for both combat exposure and sexual assault. (41) Early findings indicate that women Veterans returning from Iraq are slightly more likely to report mental health concerns (e.g., PTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts) compared with men (24% compared to 19%). (42) Future studies are needed to explore the impact of this potential dual burden on PTSD severity.