John McCain: Women Should Avoid Military Service Until Sexual Misconduct Crisis Solved -- NBC
Sen. John McCain, who built a potent political career on his record as a Vietnam veteran and ex-prisoner of war, on Tuesday told the leaders of every military branch he cannot in good conscience advise women to join the service as the military grapples to contain and curb its sexual assault epidemic.
"Just last night, a woman came to me and said her daughter wanted to join the military and could I give my unqualified support for her doing so. I could not," McCain, an Arizona Republican, said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing examining whether all serious sexual crimes should be removed from the chain of command.
"At its core, this is an issue about defending basic human rights but it's also a long-term threat to the strength of our military. We have to ask ourselves: if left uncorrected, what impact will this problem have on recruitment and retention of qualified men and women?" McCain asked. "I cannot overstate my disgust and disappointment over continued reports of sexual misconduct in our military. We’ve been talking about this issue for years and talk is insufficient."
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My Comment: I am usually in disagreement with Senator John McCain .... but he is probably right on this issue.
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Sadly. Here I was thinking these would just be isolated incidents only to find out it's happening at an alarming rate. It makes me wonder if this is an issue in the Canadian military as well.
Thank you Jason for your comment. Because of this blog I have gotten to know a few people in the Canadian military (living in Canada also helps). The higher ups tell me no .... it is not a problem. But the NCOs are telling me it is. I do not know any Canadian female soldiers, but I do know 2 female RCMP officers, and they tell me it is a huge problem .... in the military AND in the RCMP.
Shame.. I too am from Canada so was just curious. Well if they are indeed rampant as their American counterparts. I can only pray that our military thoroughly punishes those responsible and address the issue and situation promptly.
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