Should Women Serve in Military?

This doesn’t even make a debate. I’m not against the equal rights and equal representation argument. Neither am I doubtful about the many difficult situations our women could face and even conquer. But the main question here is not about whether women are equally able as men but whether women are likely able as men. Politically, intellectually and even in military situations the women of our country in the past have shown great caliber and presented even men with superb examples. But even so, I think the women candidates should not be admitted in the military just for the sake of equal representation.

The arguments of the presidential candidates does not matter, because basically they all are saying the same thing, in a different way of course. The Republican Ted Cruz, despite acknowledging women’s capabilities in different sectors, thinks that women, due to their physical built are utterly unable to serve as the defensive rocks of the country. He also cites the recent marine studies where the presence of the women caused more damage than good. On the other hand Democrat Hillary Clinton, disregarding the traditional assumption of women’s incapability in combat positions, encourages the women of the country to break any barriers that may be holding them back. But even she acknowledges the fact that this is after all a job of death and life and of a great responsibility. She further points out that such women willing to join military jobs should do so only after showing their full capacity to do so, and not solely by arguing for the equal representation. Even Ted, I don’t think, would have anything to say against the women in military positions, if they were there as per their standards and capability, not unlike men.

So, why should I be against any such provision? Because I know well, as do you, that these potential women soldiers wouldn’t be camped in the same barracks as of the men soldiers. They will always be a divided unit and the integrity and the discipline that our military unit so boast about will remain intact if they were to share the barracks. And if somebody proposes distinct barracks for the distinct genders, then will there will remain the question of their synchronization in the moment of action.

We here aren’t doing a debate for our school assignment, no. We are talking about the defense of our country, and I do think it is of more importance than the equality movement. We surely can’t risk our safety and sovereignty (yes that day may also come, just try to think a bit farther) for some social reforms.

If anybody could ensure that the safety will remain intact, we will gladly send our daughters to military school. Remember we are not against any social reforms, and we are in no way traditional. We are just protesting the proposition that we think will not be practically feasible and that may even be dangerous. Yes, we’re criticizing, but gently. We are Gentle Critics.