[sci.military] Women and the draft

news@unix.cis.pitt.edu (USENET News System) (06/27/91)

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If I am correct - the comments about drafting women if they are
allowed in combat positions was taken up by the Supreme Court.
In its infinite wisdom, the court ALLOWS the government to 
continue its policy of not drafting women BECAUSE they are not
given combat roles.  It is my understanding that IF the government
allows women into combat roles (over the objections of much of
the military) then they will be REQUIRED by the Supreme Court
to draft women.

Let's hope the wiser heads rule, and our daughters remain off of
the battlefield.  Many thanks to Paul Galvanek and his very clear
description of the problem.

steve frezza