Ted Rall for January 26, 2011
Transcript:
Gays in the military? Ok. What about women in combat? (Man 1: The same concerns apply: discipline and unit cohesion.) (Man 2: So: Same solution! Don't ask, don't tell!) As long as women keep silent about their gender, they can't fight. (Man 3: Sarge! Are you... a... thank God!) (Woman: A transvestite? Yes. I fight dirty but I dress pretty.) It isn't easy to live a lie. (Man 4: Must... resist... urge to tidy up war zone...) (Man 5: Yo "Dan!" new issue of "Martha Stewart Living"!) But critics note that lots of women already serve in combat. (Man 6: Women soldiers can shoot civilians. Rob 'em too. But can they rape 'em?) (Man 6: We can provide equipment senator.)