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Women will soon be allowed to serve on U.S. submarines. Is that a good idea?
The U.S. Navy plans to start allowing women to serve on submarines. Is that a crazy idea, or is it about time?
LOWELL JOHNSON, Franklin: “I think it’s a crazy idea. It’s too confining to put men and women together in a sub. I think they could do OK in the job, but I don’t think it would be a good idea.”
KENNY NORVELL, Dayton: “It’s about time. A woman should be able to do what a man can do.”
LAURA SIEGMANN, Lebanon: “I’d say it’s about time, because women should be treated as equals.”
COLBY COOK, Middletown: “I think it’s about time. There’s no reason women shouldn’t serve in all parts of the armed forces.”
DANA SAYERS, Washington Twp.: “I don’t think it’s crazy. Women have been able to serve in all the other branches.”
PAT SCOTT, Battlecreek, Mich.: “There are some pretty tough women out there who could handle that. It’s not for me, but if that’s her career choice, absolutely.”
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By Truthfully
March 4, 2010 8:58 AM | Link to this
Sure, as long as they provide free day care for the results!!!
By Squirrellygirl
March 4, 2010 9:38 AM | Link to this
Is it a good idea for men to serve? Then why do you have to ask this question?
By nyc
March 4, 2010 9:47 AM | Link to this
the real question is..can they keep their legs closed under water?????
By Byron Troutman STS/SS RET
March 4, 2010 3:57 PM | Link to this
As a retired Navy Submariner I can honestly say it is a bad Idea the quarters are to close, no room fo seperate heads not to mention the plumbing problems, such could never work on a fast attack and is just not feasiable in the Submarine force at all.
By Mike (former) HM1/FMF
March 5, 2010 10:04 AM | Link to this
I agree, shipmate. These folks saying, “It’s about time.” have no stinking clue. guess they’d have no problem with ‘em serving IN combat, too. Idiots…
By Mike again
March 5, 2010 10:21 AM | Link to this
This question might get some more valid responses if asked in a town that hosts a sub base. “Civilians”, sheesh! Can’t even tell me which is port and which is starboard…