Pentagon Lifts Ban for Women in combat,will they have to register for the draft?

[aleon515]

I know women have served honorably and I appreciate them, just why now put them in further harms way.

They are already there. There are quite a number of women who have been in combat positions, flying helicopters in very hot zones, etc. The difference in the new regulations allows women to get equal pay, be given medals and commendations, and being eligible for advancement, which can be very hard if they are not really considered to be in combat. It's basically equal status for equal work.

Since I doubt the draft will be reauthorized, I don't know what is going to happen with selective service. Kind of moot I suppose.


--Jay