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.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

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

    • jscummy@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      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.