OpinionJune 23, 2013
Speak Out 6/23/13
The military is having a problem with sexual assaults. Do you think that men and women serving together in these units could have something to do with this? Gender equality is a wonderful thing, but there are some things you just shouldn't mess with...
Military and gender
The military is having a problem with sexual assaults. Do you think that men and women serving together in these units could have something to do with this? Gender equality is a wonderful thing, but there are some things you just shouldn't mess with.
Same qualifications?
So the military is thinking of allowing women into special-ops and front line combat. This is good, but there is one question: Are the physical qualifications for the women going to be the same as the men? When I was in the Corps there was a vast difference between the physical qualification for male Marines and female Marines. I have no problem with women serving in what we refer to as traditionally male positions. I do, however, believe if women are to serve in these areas, they should have to meet the same physical qualifications as men do now.
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Thanks to CTA
I want to commend CTA. The bus system is a wonderful assistance to those of us without other transportation. The drivers are very nice and the management is friendly and helpful. Thanks to you all at CTA for your work.
The wagon
More and more people are riding the wagon and fewer are pulling the wagon. Most people riding the wagon are liberals and most people pulling the wagon are conservatives. In the future it might become more and more difficult for Republicans to win an election.
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