Since women want equal rights then what would they do if they had to enlist in the draft when they turn 18? Don't you think that's unfair?
2007-11-13 05:16:08 · 12 answers · asked by Liz67 2 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
For those who want equal rights that is fair. You can't pick and choose which rights you want; it's all or nothing.
2007-11-13 05:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't know why anyone would volunteer to enlist in military service when their country is initiating offensive action against with another (that is, Iraq)
I do however agree that compulsory enlistment is justified for the defence of ones nation.
I am undecided about whether this should include women or not. Haven't you noticed that the second world war veterans generally don't discuss the war and the ones that do probably didn't see action. There is a very good reason for that - why would women want to put themselves through that.
2007-11-13 15:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fair to expect women to register for the draft just like men. Don't you think that would be fair? If there's a draft, wouldn't you be willing to serve your country in some capacity? Most women in that age group would be more than willing to serve. However, many people, men and women alike, are opposed to the draft for anyone. This is not just a "feminist" issue.
Feminists expect equal treatment and equal rights as well as equal pay for equal work. Isn't that fair? If you had spent the same number of years in school/training and working in the same field/job position as a man, wouldn't you expect to get paid equally?
And, yes, feminists want all the rights...all of the same rights as men. "Equal rights" have no finite quantity, so it is inaccurate to claim someone wants "all" the rights so no one else has any.
2007-11-13 13:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by tankpixie63 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
No it wouldn't be unfair to women to register if ERA became a law, but in the same respect it is unfair now for male to register for the a future draft.
2007-11-13 13:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by Aimee 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Feminists agree that women should also be required to sign up for Selective Service. That doesn't mean they'll ever get to see any action.
2007-11-13 15:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All drafts are unfair.
2007-11-13 13:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I did 4 years in the Army and believe that military service should be mandatory for 2 years minimum for everyone.
2007-11-13 13:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Well equal rights meaning we dont have to do any hard stuff, we get all the good benefits but nothing bad that we dont want.
ITS ONLY FAIR!
2007-11-13 14:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
if I'm not mistaken the Israelis already require 3 years service in the military from ALL it's citizens. i don't think it's a bad idea at all.
2007-11-13 13:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Feminists have been very reluctant to recognize any relation between equal rights and equal responsibilities...
2007-11-13 14:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋