Tullius est [et Tullius non est Cicero]: women in combat

Unlike my ancient predecessor, this Tullius hasn't had his hands chopped off. With hands attached I offer my thoughts on philosophy, religion, politics, and whatever else I find worth mentioning. I'm conservative religiously and politically (with libertarian leanings). I value reason and freedom but also traditions and "Oldthink." I relish being on the wrong side of history when history is wrong--part of a philosopher's job is to be unpopular. (Views given here may not represent my employers')

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Women to Register for Military Draft?

Here.

Women could soon have to register for the draft — if the US military is serious about achieving “true and pure equality,” according to a top military official.
“If your objective is true and pure equality then you have to look at all aspects [of the roles of women in the military],” declared Army Secretary John McHugh.

Makes sense to me if your goal is equal opportunity (to die) and outcomes through force of government might. Of course, if your goal is military might, then it makes little sense in the first place to have mixed combat units. But strengthening the military was never the goal.

See also The Truth About Women in Combat