War is a permanent topic all around the country in our homes, yet the draft has been the topic in Congress. Congress reintroduced the military draft but after extensive debate it was turned down (Brody).
In the midst of debating whether or not to reinstate the draft, the question of whether the women should be included in the draft is up in the air. Personally, I believe that women should be included in the draft, since we"re all considered equal, women should be obligated to register with Selective Services just as the men are.
There might be a need for women out in the field, according to Region Director Col. Keith Scraggs, "could be a likely scenario if we have a shortage of medical folks and this thing drags out," (Betsch). On the topic of the current war taking place in Iraq, Brodsky said, "Looking at the numbers of medical personnel required, the time frames and the kinds of skills required-it would have to include women," (Betsch). I believe that women can be very helpful on the medical field.
Once women are in the military they are very restricted. Women are excluded from a numerous amount of different services (Women). Most if not all of the restrictions deal with direct combat. Women can't be involved with anything related to armored, amphibious, assault units, and fleet anti-terrorist security teams (Women). Helicopter piloted by women can't be in combat, but they are allowed to transport supplies (Women). Now I would think that they do this to avoid P.O.W.'s but hwy would the military think that a helicopter transporting supplies, the opposing side will be happy to shoot down anything of ours. Women aren't allowed to be assigned anything to do with Marine Corps. Including: infantry, any form of armor, field artillery, or security force guards protecting nuclear materials (Women). Women are allowed to be Sonar Technicians but aren't allowed to serve in submarine combat (Women).
The big question that everyone keeps on asking is whether or not women should participate in the draft. I strongly believe that women should not take part in the draft. ... A survey was conducted on my behalf, asking whether or not women should part take in the draft. ... Pregnancy is definitely an issue on why women should excluded from the draft. ... Should women be involved in the draft? ...
Drafting in the U.S. ... Some feel that if such a draft were to be instated they would find alternate means to avoid the draft. ... Now, a draft now is highly unlikely. Yet a draft has been considered a "bad" thing. ... Would men and women of America hop out of whatever it is they are doing to enlist in the Army? ...
Another JCSU student said, "It is discrimination for women to not be included in the draft." Sumiira Abdullahi, whose major is Criminal Justice, believes being excluded from the draft is indirectly saying the role of women is limited. ... As for women, experts said women aren't being considered for a draft since, historically, the draft was used to fill combat units. ... With the current combat-exclusion laws covering women service members, they are excluded from being drafted for these units. According to experts, Congress would have to change the law to require women to register a...
Before discussing the main topic of this paper, it will be necessary to define and explain the word "draft". " The military draft, also called conscription or national service, is a system of selecting men, and occasionally women, for required military service. According to Webster the word "draft" means: to select. ... A Military draft is the practice of a government forcibly conscripting members of the population into the armed forces (Draft 1). ... The military drafts enforced in the 1960's made many Americans think twice of the effectiveness of the draft. ... Another consequence of V...
Ritu Patel Essay: Women As well As Men Should be Required for The Draft Women and men have served on combat but women are not required to register for the draft. One in five new military recruits are women, men are still singled out and are required to register with the Selective Service for a possible future draft. ... The Unites State came close to drafting women during World was II, when there was a military nurse. ... Women in other countries are drafted into military. ... If women are able to enlist by choice, it should also be made mandatory for them to register to be drafted. ...
In the future they may be in a draft just as recently consideration has been given to drafting women. As for women being in the draft, it is very likely if the government needs female assistance that they will be a part of the draft just as men have been in the past. The main reason women are going to be in conscription is because of medical purposes. Most people that become nurses or medical personnel are women. ... Women are in consideration for the draft mainly to be nurses, but men also have obligatory purposes to be in the draft too. ...
"Draft in 2005" In these past few days a very important and signficant topic has been brought up by our English teacher. ... Let's start off with the details of the draft. ... So the real question should be, Is the draft being held for the right reasons? ... Why focus on having a draft and having people go against their will, why not work on keeping the troops strength? ... "Under a draft, every economic group, every social class, men and women, would be given the opportunity to conttribute to the defense of their country" states Rangel. ...
Although women scream for equal rights and fight a never-ending battle for it, they still however do not have or wish to enroll in the draft. ... Physically, medically, and educationally women could be a big help if drafted. ... But you don't see women right activists fighting for the right to get drafted do you? ... They could even draft women to be nurses. ... Women could get drafted just to offer minor things such as that. ...
