With the reality of warfare being what it is, consider whether our military heroes have been men who killed withouthesitation or remorse or were they men who obeyed rules and practiced gentlemanly conduct. Sadly, when the bullets are as thick as a disturbed hornet's nest and the air is foul with the smell of cordite powder, your chances forsurvival are enhanced by reverting to animal-like conduct. The battlefield is no place for nice guys and gals. The military mission is to blow up things and kill people. That mission attracts people who like to do thatstuff just like teaching attracts people who like to teach.
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The task of the armed forces is about the ultimate power - the power overlife and death of other human beings. Read between the lines. I am firmlycommitted to the right of females to pursue military careers. I just don't think that we will be successful in changing the behavior of men whoare attracted to occupations where killing people and blowing up things is part of the job description. I sincerely hope I am wrong.