Re: Women involved in combat

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From: David Hutchings
Date: Sun, 08 Sep 1996 00:00

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On 7 Sep 1996 23:14:32 GMT, jroberts@ionet.net (John Roberts) wrote:

>I'd also point out that many of the military leaders of the time would have 
>much preferred to have an entire unit of draftees than volunteers.  In general, 
>the draftees knew they were stuck in a bad situation through no choice of their 
>own, but as a result of that knowledge, generally did the best they could to 
>have the best chance of getting back to their "real" life.  Many of the 
>volunteers, on the other hand, were there because they couldn't find any other 
>way to make a living, and as a result were less motivated and more inclined to 
>"coast" and just get by.
>
You couldn't be any further from the truth.  And if I were currently
in the millitary I would take VERY VERY strong offence to your
suggestions they couldn't get a real job.  This is a real insult to
our persons in uniform!

Dave Hutchings
In New Hampshire
EMail Address drftg@mv.mv.com

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From: davehs@ix.netcom.com (David Hutchings)
Subject: Re: Women involved in combat
Date: 1996/09/08
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