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Pass an ERA, and I'm 100% for it obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #1
^^^THIS^^^ csziggy Jun 2016 #3
Pass this and the ERA will be that much more doable. Hortensis Jun 2016 #10
Nope, give us the rights first, or they will never come obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #26
"Give?" "Come?" Since "they" gave us the vote, Hortensis Jun 2016 #27
wut obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #62
Same. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #14
That and deal with the rape epidemic in the US military gollygee Jun 2016 #21
Yes, cosign obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #25
Ding! We have a winner! nt JanMichael Jun 2016 #37
+1. nt bemildred Jun 2016 #48
Ayup. Iggo Jun 2016 #57
Really? You support the Republican's War on Women? (ntxt) scscholar Jun 2016 #58
lolz you guys! obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #61
Agreed. If you get all the benefits of our society, you should have to pay for it like everyone. Calista241 Jun 2016 #68
One of two things: no_hypocrisy Jun 2016 #2
This will NEVER be fair to women until all reported rapes are prosecuted by civilian law. A woman ancianita Jun 2016 #4
^ This ^ demmiblue Jun 2016 #7
Good and important point! apcalc Jun 2016 #19
+1000 smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #30
Rec. Well stated. MerryBlooms Jun 2016 #33
+5. Also equal pay for US women enforced across the board or else severely penalized. appalachiablue Jun 2016 #53
I say that when women make up at least half of the war deciding body of our government then women rainy Jun 2016 #5
does that apply to other groups as well? JustinL Jun 2016 #43
Like JustinL said......... PlanetaryOrbit Jun 2016 #50
I agree it's the fair thing to do, and also think it will make more people pay attention mahina Jun 2016 #6
Right. Personally, I think the draft should Hortensis Jun 2016 #12
You want 45 year old Americans to be pulled from their jobs and sent into military service? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #29
Really. It'd pretty much mean the end Hortensis Jun 2016 #34
Why not just draft 80 year old great grandmothers while you're at it? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #36
are you saying 80 year old great grandmothers couldn't contribute to a war effort? snooper2 Jun 2016 #67
and what about those who are killed and maimed while we're waiting for the end of war? JustinL Jun 2016 #44
You seem to have less faith in the willingness Hortensis Jun 2016 #46
As recently as 2011, the army allowed anyone up to the age of 42 years old to enlist LanternWaste Jun 2016 #70
Oh, hell no. -none Jun 2016 #8
I'm against the Draft. Not a fan of involuntary servitude. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #9
You & me both ! Basic LA Jun 2016 #22
It only makes sense jberryhill Jun 2016 #11
It's not fair till we pass the Equal Rights Amendment. pnwmom Jun 2016 #13
"Me And Julia Down By The Schoolyard" KamaAina Jun 2016 #15
Get rid of it JennyMominFL Jun 2016 #16
I'm not a fan of conscription. I'd have many concerns with women actually being drafted HereSince1628 Jun 2016 #17
Pass the ERA apcalc Jun 2016 #18
Agree. nt auntpurl Jun 2016 #20
I see an increase in pregnancies if there's a draft. Cuz war shit sucks and only benefits valerief Jun 2016 #23
I think this Selective Service registration is bizarre. hunter Jun 2016 #24
So we are going to have a female commander-in-chief... davidn3600 Jun 2016 #28
Yes, but we don't have equal rights yet. smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #31
What would passing ERA magically do? davidn3600 Jun 2016 #39
The exemption for women has been for breeding more soldiers, not sentiment REP Jun 2016 #32
I think it's great. We'll have more discussions about our military use perhaps. LeftRant Jun 2016 #35
It wouldn't be fair??? catnhatnh Jun 2016 #38
The penalty for men and women who don't register PlanetaryOrbit Jun 2016 #40
That is true, and you can't get a drivers license either. uppityperson Jun 2016 #41
Not just that: ineligibility for many federal and state government jobs. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #79
I feel that the Selective Service should be abolished n/t JustinL Jun 2016 #42
Fine treestar Jun 2016 #45
It means twice as much opposition to a draft struggle4progress Jun 2016 #47
I imagine a woman could get out of serving by getting pregnant Zing Zing Zingbah Jun 2016 #49
I'm fine with it. For the next war, I'd prefer we reinstate the draft with zero deferments. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #51
There is no reason women should be denied the requirement to sign up for selective service. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #52
All the responsibility libodem Jun 2016 #54
It seems overdue. Jester Messiah Jun 2016 #55
It means nothing, just like males registering for SS currently means nothing notadmblnd Jun 2016 #56
I'm totally favor of women being able to kill for Exxon Mobil! Peace Patriot Jun 2016 #59
I think it's right. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #60
When the House and Senate reconcile the different bill versions PlanetaryOrbit Jun 2016 #63
I think Selective Service is a con job and always has been Downtown Hound Jun 2016 #64
Fair? I suppose. Right? No way in hell. LWolf Jun 2016 #65
Fine by me (nt) bigwillq Jun 2016 #66
Are they still being raped in the service? Stellar Jun 2016 #69
Seems like both men and women were raped. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #80
I know, and I remember reading that nothing is being done about it. nt Stellar Jun 2016 #81
Would the women be maids and waitresses at frogmarch Jun 2016 #71
Way overdue. RAFisher Jun 2016 #72
I say men shouldn't have to register for Selective Service lunatica Jun 2016 #73
Eliminate Selective Service bonemachine Jun 2016 #74
Okay, let's take this one step further OldHippieChick Jun 2016 #75
ERA and yes. peace13 Jun 2016 #76
I think women should be equal in all ways, including the annoying necessity of registering for the Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #77
I'm okay with it shenmue Jun 2016 #78
If men have to register, women have to register. Vinca Jun 2016 #82
I served Skittles Jun 2016 #83
Not a lot of support for equality here... except for the presidency, of course. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2016 #84
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