The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
XFilesGeek wrote:
The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
But a physical strength is not the only thing that makes one a deadly fighter - especially with the advanced weapons we have today.
We are not in the tribal times anymore.
If you think strength isn't an important part of warfare, then you need to do more research on what war entails.
Unless you think the military should completely drop all physical standards because "strength doesn't matter."
I am not saying that, don't be silly - but the importance of physical strength depends on the combat role. Both of you are just probably talking just about front-line combat units (even tho they exist in many armies, it's happening while we speak).
The lizard lady just posted a good example - don't tell me that women aren't naturally capable as men to be snipers or artillery operators or tank commanders for example.
Last time I checked, women acting in those positions still need to pass combat fitness standards, which most women can't.
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