Should women register for the draft?

The heads of the Army and the Marine Corps say yes. It’s an interesting question. If all combat jobs are to be open to women, why shouldn’t they be eligible for the draft. And if they aren’t, should men have to register as well. Is that a double standard? Look, I know we aren’t going to have a draft short of a massive total war which is unlikely in this modern age. Here’s more from the WaPo’s Dan Lamothe:


But is a legitimate question to ask. Opponents might say it’s unnecessary to ask women to register. They might argue women aren’t the front line troops so why bother. Proponents could point to basic fairness — why draft one group without looking at the other (1960s America, I am looking at you). And if more and more women do sign up, they could be front line troops. (see Israel).

So what do you think?

Andy Kravetz

Author: Andy Kravetz


2 thoughts on “Should women register for the draft?”

  1. They opened the doors for women to hold combat arms MOS’s, thus making it possible they could indeed be front line troops. Therefore, yes! Get in line and register…..fair is fair!

  2. I think it’s one thing if women volunteer for battle duty. But women and killing are not two things that go well together. Look at murderers: overwhelmingly male. For those who give birth to end life, well, prepare for a fight on this. I for one could not do it.

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