House proposal requires women to register for draft

Posted by | April 29, 2016 07:12 | Filed under: Politics


American women could soon have to register for the military draft if a group of federal lawmakers gets their way. The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday to the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act that would make signing up for the Selective Service mandatory for women like it is men, the Associated Press reported.…

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15 responses to House proposal requires women to register for draft

  1. Suzanne McFly April 29th, 2016 at 07:17

    Why not? We can now hold combat positions, women have been on the field since day one and never received recognition for it other than a few history books. This will open the field up to select the best we have to offer, not just 50% of the best.

    • Larry Schmitt April 29th, 2016 at 07:42

      Right now it’s all for show. Since there is no actual draft, the “all volunteer force” is as much an economic tool as anything else. The caliber of enlistees varies by the state of the economy.

      • Suzanne McFly April 29th, 2016 at 16:33

        I see it as one more barrier that is dropped. The draft may not be used in my lifetime (I hope it isn’t), but I am still glad that equality block is removed.

    • fahvel April 29th, 2016 at 10:56

      you are dreaming in a nightmare world.

      • Gina Bousquet April 29th, 2016 at 13:08

        Hi fahvel! :) Suzanne is a veteran.

        • fahvel April 30th, 2016 at 03:35

          I too m’dear. spec forces during a real war, insane and maddening but real for no reason. military and what it is for are the maladies of mankind, not woman kind. Who’d want that?

          • Suzanne McFly April 30th, 2016 at 09:41

            No one should have to fight a war, but if you have no choice,it is better to choose the best from your entire population and not just half.

          • Gina Bousquet April 30th, 2016 at 15:16

            I know what you mean my friend. I’m also against war.

      • Budda April 29th, 2016 at 14:38

        Ever hear of Molley Pitcher? Women have done more than just be camp followers

      • Suzanne McFly April 29th, 2016 at 16:37

        That is sad that you see it that way, women make the military better.

        • fahvel April 30th, 2016 at 03:33

          nothing can make the military better.

  2. robert April 29th, 2016 at 08:29

    i always said careful what you wish for The gop is warming up the selective service and its looking like its going to be open as an equal opportunity employer ( over 18 ) post January 2017 if the election doesn’t go well.

  3. fahvel April 29th, 2016 at 10:55

    the downside of equality. any woman who signs up-if it comes to pass-is an ass. All you women should 100% refuse and stuff the idea up the govts rectal hole.

  4. Mike April 29th, 2016 at 12:16

    No reason women shouldn’t register…
    Chances of a draft coming back are slim to none…so it’s a safe bet to assume this is a non-issue right now…

  5. David Ish April 29th, 2016 at 14:58

    Women fought combat by USSR in WW2

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