What do you feel about this answer from user: "USMC Wife" ?

Question

"As long as they want to play with the big boys, you bet we should. Personally I don't think women should be in the military unless they get the same haircut and have to fulfill the same physical requirements as the men. Otherwise, contract out work to women but they should not hold the title as Marine/Sailor/Solider/Airman. Ooh, ooh, here's another idea: make up another branch of the military just for clerical non combat operations from the home front that is made up of all women, then they can be drafted and not b*tch because they are having to do "hard stuff". Women don't want equality, they want the same job with the same pay but to be treated as women. Bring on the thumbs down, but it's the truth.

2 months ago

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My Everyday Life... USMC INFANTRY WIFE"

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvtTorK3seqiMT0u8F0drM0jzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20080611210559AAWca2C

OR this question from user: "Pixel M"

"Do women want EQUAL RIGHTS or do they really want MORE RIGHTS?

I am a woman. And I noticed that men seem to be in charge, but it's really women who are running things behind the scenes. I feel that women don't necessarily want equal rights, they want more rights. They want to be Lois Lane and Superman at the same time! What do you think?"

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ahrpz.sRddDixErZS5jIMzIjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20060707212112AAMG4Jr

Answer 1

I feel these answers are coming from two women who have no idea or clue what they're talking about. They have nothing else better to do with their time than to complain like the women they complain about. I served in the Navy with many honorable female U.S. Marines. So to see some Marines WIFE (someone who probably does nothing all day) complain about women in the military it doesn't bother me one bit. Most military wives just don't' like the fact that there are women serving with their husbands, so its always been a lot of animosity between the spouses and the females who serve. So, as A Navy Vet, I pay her comments no mind, there for they do not matter.

And Pixel M can say what ever she wants. That's her opinion, and she has a right to voice it regardless of if I agree with her or not. I don't know whats going on in her life personally to make her feel this way, and I could care less. But I'm happy with my job (I'm an assistant supervisor) I have a strong working relationships with my coworkers (male and female) and I only do things that I know will benefit my team and not just myself. Maybe its like that where she works, but I know in my office everyone is treated equally and fair. We're all prior military so we understand the value of team work.  

Answer 2

the first question failed to mention who was in charge of that decision and if females were being considered and rejected the idea.

the second question is based on assumption. proof or evidence of that is almost impossible. another issue is that it is based on opinions.

i feel they are presenting issues without considering it's base or the basis of the issues. until thorough research information is presented, i find it only as interesting as every other issue based on their notions.

Answer 3

I think it's their opinions and they are permitted to say whatever they want without people nitpicking their words.  

Answer 4

Well, she can be the military WIFE, but I've been the military SOLDIER.  And I don't give a f*ck what she thinks-- clearly she hasn't been on the inside.  As a woman who served 8 years in the military and 15 months in Iraq, myself and plenty of other women work our @SSES off to be accepted by the other males and to PROVE ourselves on a daily basis.  That means being just as capable as the man beside us and pulling our fair share of the work.  And who the f*ck joins the military and then b*tches about the "hard stuff"?  The military IS the hard stuff and I did such work with pride and honor.  I worked twice as hard as some of the males because I had to prove that I was equal and that I could do the same job.  I had to strive day and night to prove that I should be treated like the man next to me and be given the same responsibility and work.  

She has no clue what she's talking about-- Sure there are some women in the military who try to get by doing less simply because they're female, but that is not all or even MOST women.  There are also a fair share of men who sham out of work too, so this isn't just a female military trait.  

People like this b*tch is why women have such a hard time in the military and why we have to work so hard to be accepted and trusted.  As far as matching the physical standard, for physical jobs, I agree with that (especially if they start allowing women into combat arms).  For support-- it hardly makes a difference.  And as for cutting our hair, the military won't let us!!  They say WE ARE NOT ALLOWED to look like men-- we can't shave our heads because someone might mistake us for males.  

And from Pixel M-- this is a sexist comment about trying to generalize an entire gender to suit his or her view of the world.  I want EQUAL rights, not MORE.  If that means I have to be drafted, so be it.  If that means I have less of a chance to get a job, so be it.  I don't want to be seen as "better" or "more caring" or "the better parent" etc just because I'm a woman.  I want to be EQUAL-- and that means taking the good with the bad.

Answer 5

The thing about the haircuts is a cheap shot, but USMC Wife is right, albeit extremely rude, about women needing to be treated equally in the military. However, to say that this isn't what military women want is just inaccurate.

Pixel M is generalizing. Some women want more rights and others want the same rights. I'm one of the latter.

Answer 6

I don't agree.

The "military-wife" is a self-described ultra-conservative...it's certainly not the first time that we've heard this kind of rhetoric from the conservatives...several times feminists and other groups have lobbied to have women sign up for selective service, and serve in combat roles, and the ultra-conservatives have shot it down time and again. Their agenda is to maintain the status quo, and she is one of those women who will gladly benefit from the rights that FEMINISM has afforded her, while condemning them at the same time. In other words, a hypocrite. If SHE doesn't think she can do it, fine, but for her to sit back and make disparaging comments about the women in the military who bust their *** for our country, is despicable. What, just because she's MARRIED to a military person she thinks she can criticize what they do? ANY of them?

And from what I can tell about Pixel M, she is a kid in high school (or middle school). This is not to say that her opinion is not valid because of that, but from what I've observed, middle and high school kids have a very myopic view of gender relations. Their experience is small (or non-existent) and their attitudes (regarding gender) are immature as a result. There are many exceptions, of course, and many of our regulars are in high school, and are very astute, but they are often not the norm.

And yes, I looked at their lives (or what I could gather) to help inform me as to the reasons they may have for making these statements. One must ALWAYS consider the source...it's foolish not to do so.

Obviously, I don't agree with their comments, I think they are narrow-minded and limited in scope.

Answer 7

I think it's great we have people on here (esp. women) contributing to an honest assessment on gender dynamics.

Answer 8

I think this is a woman hiding behind "patriotism" to be as nasty as she possibly can be. I looked at some of her other answers, and her profile says it all.

"I’m a right wing, military supporting, anti-illegal, pro-life, gun owning, straight, white, college educated, politically informed, conservative female. Liberals hate me, deal with it."

I wonder if she's also a member of the Klan. I'm sorry, but it angers me that 1. she said she was white (like that was necessary), 2. she's a pro-life gun owner, and 3. and she's a hater when it comes to things overall. Her way or the highway - I'll take the highway!

EDIT - I think both are not quite accurate with the wanting more rights and special privileges. That's what everyone says in this forum, is that women want rights but on their terms, but that's not really the case. The whole thing comes down to basic respect for oneself and what they choose to do with their lives, and those who throw a fit about stuff being too hard probably shouldn't be doing what they are to begin with.

I want a balance when it comes to rights for all. So no, I don't agree.

Answer 9

Holy cloned troll Batman.  Arrest her for freedom of speech.

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