Thursday, June 20, 2013

Do Americans Support Women Entering A Would-Be Draft?

59 Percent Support Women Entering Would-Be Draft, Poll Says -- Washington Times

As the Pentagon unveiled plans to reverse a ban on women serving on the front lines, a poll released Wednesday found that most registered voters believe women should be eligible for a military draft if one is reinstituted.

The survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research shows that 59 percent believe women should be included if a draft becomes necessary again, compared to 38 percent who say they should not be included.

The poll was conducted by Mason-Dixon and the news site CapitalSoup.com to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the U.S. military draft, according to the website.

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My Comment: It is easy to say yes when we have a volunteer military .... but institute the draft right now and it is a guarantee that a lot of resentment will come from those who are drafted .... especially from those who do not want their daughters drafted into a military that has its plate full right now in stemming an epidemic of sexual assaults on their female members.

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