tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874372190313998738.post6704115946026907263..comments2024-01-22T16:20:53.491-06:00Comments on The Tunnel Wall: A Lovely Parting Gift - Mr. Panetta To Authorize Women For Combat Roles the Tunnel Dwellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052599436426434216noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874372190313998738.post-87856055942791871872013-01-24T18:38:11.206-06:002013-01-24T18:38:11.206-06:00It was only a matter of time before this happened....It was only a matter of time before this happened. Once a ball gets rolling, anyone who objects or questions why a policy is being changed is labeled an obstructionist. I have seen this coming for years, despite the many honest female soldiers and marines who admit that most women don't have the stamina to keep up with their male peers. The "ball is rolling" and no one has the courage to step in front of it and slow it down.<br /><br />I have never objected to equal pay for equal work, but there are many feminists who just won't be happy until they have "absolute equality" even if it means that we sacrifice the superb caliber of our fighting force. <br /><br />This wave has been moving for many years. In my 48 years of government service, I have seen so many people promoted to positions where they absolutely did not have the ability to perform. When you are in the military business, where your life and the life of your comrade depend on the highest level of performance, nothing should be compromised -- NOTHING!<br /><br />As long as women can compete on absolutely the same terms as men and carry their end of the commitment, I have no problem at all, but that will likely not be the case. We will soon advance to quota allocations, so that everyone can have an "equal" opportunity to promotion, to the direct detriment of quality. <br /><br />God help us all. I am fortunate to be retired.<br /><br /> <br />Ron Woodward, Nine Mile Falls, Wash.noreply@blogger.com