If women aren't already in combat...then explain this:
I'm not mad at Ptarmy for posting the poll...I'm pissed that the pollsters are being dishonest in the questions they are asking.
I'd say that the majority of Americans don't know WTF they're talking about, having never served, but meh.
And yeah, women have been awarded Silver Stars, DFC's, Purple Hearts, etc., in Iraq/Afghanistan. But not in front-line "grunt" units.
No, I do not think they should be in combat arms, JMO, because they cannot meet the physical standards required. Don't give me that one-in-a-million exception, because you're having to waste a shitload of resources that could/shoult be going to men to fill those slots.
Finally, this idea will sit well with the American people until they see some female getting dragged through the streets of some Third World shithole or burned and hung from a bridge. Then you'll REALLY see the people freak the **** out.