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2004-05-11 Europe

Hoping for more muscle and less lip, Swedenâs military looks to women

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Posted by tipper 2004-05-11 1:58:27 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "While some argue that increasing the percentage of woment would surely weaken the armed forces,..."

No what weakens the armed forces is a lack of courage, fortitude, and interest in preserving a culture and society.

Sweden is a joke. 17,000 in the military? It couldn't and won't defend itself.

Posted by RMcLeod 2004-05-11 5:39:38 AM|| 2004-05-11 5:39:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 This is an interesting idea. I wonder though, what happens if the daughters of recent imigrants are drafted. Will a brother have to tag along to guard her honnor? Will she be able to wear a head scarf? Interesting questions I think.

Posted by Anonymous4795 2004-05-11 10:04:52 AM|| 2004-05-11 10:04:52 AM|| Front Page Top

Like every workplace, a diversity of backgrounds would benefit the army, Adamsson said

No, what would benefit the army is people who are willing to fight; their "diversity" or lack thereof is secondary.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-05-11 10:28:10 AM|| 2004-05-11 10:28:10 AM|| Front Page Top

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