Rep. Eli Crane used the derogatory phrase in describing his proposed amendment to a military bill. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty asked that his words be stricken from the record.

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    This is not about affirmative action. There are efforts to lower standards, separate from affirmative action. Maybe not for LGBT or POC but women are held to different physical standards in the military.

    Edit: For Ranger School, standards were lowered so women could graduate. For some positions who cares, but pushing people through positions they aren’t capable for in the name of equality is dangerous both for them and their fellow soldiers

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      but women are held to different physical standards in the military.

      When women can hold combat positions, that might matter.

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        Women have been allowed in combat positions since around 2015. It’s been a slow integration and there’s very few, because of the exact point I made that the physical standards and training are very difficult for most women.

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          So they are held to the same physical standards when it’s a combat position? I’m not seeing the problem then.

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            As of right now they are. There are efforts to lower standards to raise numbers, and that is what I’m saying is wrong.

            If they’re held to the same standards, of course that’s not an issue.