Even as the U.S. confronts two long wars, neither Sen. John McCain nor Sen. Barack Obama believes the country should take the politically perilous step of reviving the military draft.

But the two presidential candidates disagree on a key foundation of any future draft: Mr. Obama supports a requirement for both men and women to register with the Selective Service, while Mr. McCain doesn't think women should have to register.

Also, Mr. Obama would consider officially opening combat positions to women. Mr. McCain would not.

"Women are already serving in combat [in Iraq and Afghanistan] and the current policy should be updated to reflect realities on the ground," said Wendy Morigi, Mr. Obama's national security spokeswoman. "Barack Obama would consult with military commanders to review the constraints that remain."

According to his campaign, Mr. McCain supports the current Department of Defense restrictions on women in combat units, including armor, field artillery and special forces....More

I'm sure most women would differ with Senator Obama's feelings about women serviing in the military if there were ever a draft again; but I agree with Obama, it's only fair.  It's their country too.

While I do not feel the women should be able to pass the exact same physical tests as men, I do think they have the ability, with the right training to 'fight' or 'protect' others just as any man (with weaker tendencies) would.

Besides, perhaps women would appreciate more of what men have to experience if they too, were forced to be put on a list of possible draftees.  There are many other nations that include women in their military.

I know that most men say 'no' to having women there, just as they say no to gays.  They are a distraction they say.  Or they will most likely be raped if caught.  Well, folks, little is told about it but men got raped during WWII, Vietnam and other wars too.  It's just not 'assumed' as it would be for women.

As far as 'giving away secrets' during torture -- even some of our strongest men did that -- Including Senator John McCain.  He was later pardoned for doing so along with other POW's.

When ever you argue against it, keep in mind that you can bet your bottom dollar that if your home town was ever invaded by the enemy, that women as well as men would both 'fight to the death' to protect their families and homes.

What's your opinion?

Here are just few women that served during WWII - my mom for one

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