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First, our military is all volunteer, at least so far. The only women who will be sent into combat, are the ones not only qualified to do so, but in rates that normally send men into combat. You would be surprised at how many women want to go into combat. If a woman never wants to find herself in combat, then she should enter a rate that would never put her in that position. I do not think that any woman is going to be forced to go into a combat situation...It will still be her choice, at least for now. Now for my feelings on the matter. We are supposed to be a civilized world. There should be no reason for war in today's world. I do not want to see anyone placed in harms way, man woman or child. There are, however, groups of people who are stuck in ancient times still. Until they catch up to the rest of the world's reality, there will be war.

Personally I don't think sending our daughters and sisters into combat is something to be celebrated, unlike what I've heard others say! Sometimes I think women are becoming men and men are becoming women! And for those who don't want to, society wants to make them anyway.. Yep, just confirms my notion that we entered the twilight zone some time ago.

Football like any sport or activity has the potential to be dangerous. Everyone knows that. Combat has even more potential to be dangerous. In both cases, I think it is a personal choice. I know some women that are excited and want to be right out there on the front lines fighting. I know some women that would be as good as any guy in football. I don't think that anyone should be pushed into either situation...mainly combat but likewise, if that is what they want to do and if they are qualified, I say let them.

I thought women have the choice to serve in combat if they choose and pass the rigorous training? I feel it's only going to put the whole unit in danger to have women in the infantry. There would have to be rules for the men and separate rules for the women. They probably can't carry the same weight as men. They don't have the same body mass as men so they might dehydrate quicker. Men are always going to feel they have to look out for the women. And a man needs to take a wizz or a dump, he doesn't want a female looking at him. They won't have bathrooms out on the front lines. Men are used to smelling rank when they have no opportunity to clean up. Can you imagine a woman smelling really bad around the men? I see a lot of issues. I don't feel there's any place for a woman in combat. There might be some who can do better than men, but I hardly think its going to be the norm.

All kinds of sports involves risk ! Football is a mental and a physical game. It moves fast and hard , when the foot starts to kick , danger starts there but players are trained well so danger would be evaded or minimized . Football to me is the best sport ! It demands for ones fast agility and quick mind .

Football is nothing compared to Rugby, not as much protection in it

These people have obviously never seen rugby played! The whole thing is absurd all the best, urban

I did not let my boys play football--of course, they didn't really want to but we lived in AZ and they'd have them out in full gear for hours when the temps were above 100°! I think it should be up to the parents. As for women in combat, that's a mess. It's an unintended consequence of the radical feminist movement and I really don't think people understand what they are sending men and women into. It's bad enough our men have to witness those horrors but then we put women in with them and it gets more dangerous. Our men, no matter how we deny it, have been subtly and sometimes aggressively trained to protect women. How do you think that will turn out on the battlefield or when they hear a fellow captive being raped or tortured? Plus, no matter how often we tell ourselves that the sexes are equal, women are not built like men and will tire more easily. If you've ever picked up one of those heavy rifles you'll have an idea what strain is put on someone physically. I'll shut up now, but I think it's a mistake and will cost lives that do not have to be lost. I think women should be drivers, suppliers, food service personnel, office personnel, in the legal department and the dozens of other opportunities that are offered for service. They can serve their country without their presence contributing to the danger of those in combat roles.

hi I think yhou are comparing oranges to onions. If young men know ahead of times any perils of playing football and wish to still play its fine with me. But putting you women into combat is a whole different thing. If they are gping into comat knowing the perils fine, if not they should be able to opt out. just my own opinion.

Football is a very dangerous and potential deadly sport. When you listen to the experts on collisions, they state that in collage and pro football the collisions that take place are the equivalent to car crashes. Just because someone decides to do something on their own, doesn't mean there is risk involved. How many people are killed every year in drunk driving accidents? When it comes to women in combat, there are some out there that have been calling for this for years now. They want equality in their work place, and are more than happy to risk their lives for this country. The armed forces are made up of VOLUNTEERS, and they can decide if they want to do this job or not.

Of course playing football is dangerous, the same with going to combat in a battle zone in enemy's territory, and also walking on the street and swimming in a pool, or eating in a restaurant but it doesn't mean that women or young men shouldn't be allowed to make up their own decision on whether to engage in these type of activity or not, they shouldn't have to wait for the executive order before they should do them. Dangerous to the doer himself or herself is not a good reason for the government to step in and prevent them from playing base on their own free wills and choices. They should be allowed to decide no matter it is dangerous or not, their destiny belong to them, not the government. Many time, young men and women are not interested in not dangerous sport or action that is not a danger to their life, it is a fact one need to reckon with this new generation of people.

We have an all volunteer army. Women have to enlist. Many women want to be able to do hazardous duty. Performing well in a war is how many officers get promoted. Israel has long had women in the military.