Women in the Military

http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/24/us/military-women/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews

A major event occurred this week in how our nation's military is run. Women will now be able to be in the front lines of battle. General Martin Dempsey signed a directive on Thursday, along with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, that will open up almost 200,000 posts on the front line. This is a major feat for the United States. We have been preaching for some time now that we need to make men and women equal in the workplace, and this is one way to get to that goal. I think it's ridiculous that women haven't been equal with men in the military up until this point. I mean, I know that there may be some concerns with this, but I think it had to be done.
Many people might be angry with this, or have worries and concerns. But honestly, I don't see anything wrong with it. There are certain requirements in order to fill positions on the front line, mainly physical, such as lifting a certain amount of weight. I think that these are necessary, because you have to be able to do certain things while on the front line. And if a woman can fulfill these requirements just as well as a man, than they deserve to serve along side each other. People in the military, whether man or woman, do it because they love our country and are fighting to protect it. So why has it been that only men can do close combat, when many women are willing to?  I do not think it's right to not provide certain opportunities to someone based on gender. I think that the opportunities we get should be decided on what we can do and if we can do the job right, male or female.