The arguments I am hearing about why women should be kept out of comment are beards. By that I mean they are thinly constructed excuses meant to veil the real issue. That real issue is this: We, as a patriarchy, want to believe it is our national responsibility to protect women. That national identity starts to crumble when women are on the frontline. I for one believe the national identity needs to be revamped. See, that identity reflects the era of Leave it to Beaver, and we’ve left it far behind.
We talk so much about Isreal and how much they are like us and we need to be together. Well, Isreal has women serve. Looks like we are not in the business of trying to be like Isreal after all. I know, it is a simplistic argument. The fact is, this is a simplistic issue. Give the ladies a chance to do as they wish. Give them a chance to defend our nation.
Some Thoughts:
1. Had a tough football practice tonight. The kids struggled with listening and understanding what to do. Those two things go hand in hand and I recognize that I need to work a lot harder to get them to understand how to blend fun with learning.