Do you agree that the male-only draft is constitutional?
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Unconstitutional Draft by Ethan D.
https://fox59.com/2019/02/24/federal-court-rules-male-only-draft-unconstitutional/
Last Friday, February 22, 2019, a federal judge out of Houston, Texas ruled that the male-only draft is unconstitutional, saying “historical restrictions on women serving in combat may have justified past discrimination, men and women are now equally able to fight”. This judge, US District Court Judge Gary Miller, rejected the 1981 Supreme Court ruling and opted to Justice Ginsburg’s recent women’s rights rationale. This 1981 ruling had said that women could be excluded from the draft because they weren’t “similarly situated”. Even though the draft was ended in the 1970s and is no longer around, men aged 18-25 are still required to file their name to the Selective Service System. This recent decision is the biggest blow to the Selective Service System since the 1981 ruling. Miller relayed that this male-only registration was not substantially related to Congress’s objective of raising and supporting armies, and therefore was not constitutionally acceptable. However, this ruling does not have an immediate impact. If this would be appealed it would first go to the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, and then to the Supreme Court if needed. In addition, the Selective Service System has urged Miller to reject this case, due to a National Commission, appointed by Congress, that is already studying this male-only registration.
Do you agree that the male-only draft is constitutional?
Do you agree that the male-only draft is constitutional?
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No, I feel like Women should have the same right to be able to be drafted. If it was between me and a woman, lets be honest, she is going to be stronger than me, I mean come on, look at my noodle arms.
ReplyDeleteI believe women should have that right. Some women are just as strong if not stronger than a man.
ReplyDeleteIf women want equality, they should get equality straight across the board. There can't be any exceptions. Some women are stronger than some men; however, not every woman is going to be that strong. Some women may complain about it, but it is what it is.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe the male-only draft is constitutional. Women should also have to sign up for the draft, just like men do.
ReplyDeleteI believe that a male-only draft is taking a step backwards for equality, women can be just as strong as men if not stronger. I do not think anyone should be forced to fight for their country, but if it is enforced or needed I think both women and men should get the same treatment.
ReplyDeleteI believe a male- only draft is unconstitutional. If we want more equality in our country we need to give both men and women the right to fight and die for our country.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to the Selective Service Act I feel that it is necessary to the defense of our nation. It is uncertain whether or not another draft will come to be, but it is a good idea to have a system in place if one is needed. If women want equal rights, I say let them sign up for the draft. In my opinion, if you're going to have equal rights you have to have equal responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteI believe that male-only drafts are unconstitutional. I think with the whole feminism act women put on today, we as a women myself, should be able to defend our country as well. We should have the same responsibilities as men. We are just as strong as they are. Therefore, if there was ever to be a draft again, women should be drafted. The ones that are not eligible for war should go to work.
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