[Ashley Weed]

[Quote108th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 89]To provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes.[/quote]


I thought that might be useful for continued discussion, and I wanted to make point from it at the least.

As for women's voting rights, and equal opportunity, the current write up for a draft does state the "fair game" of the use of women. (I apologize for the lack of words). I thouroughly believe for so many years, women were not allowed to do such "dirty work" that would be found if drafted, because man did not think they were capable. Through settler times, women were possessions - I do a great deal of genealogical research and you will find on a majority of grave markers from early times "his wife, or my wife", as this is not common practice in recent days. Time evolved, more womens movements have occured, and more has been done. In WWII, the woman was a major role in society. Here on the homeland, she was producing war materials day after day in the factories, and providing entertainment in such ways as the All American Girls Baseball League. Since WWII, we have seen an overwhelming change of the role of the woman in society, it is quite frequent that women have a great equcation, and can compete against their male counterparts. Therefore, I think if our Congress believes it is necissary to reinstate a Draft, then I hope all women will hold the ground that was gained for them through all these years, and take on the new role.