Calls for UK to allow women in combat

[Batta]

Trained soldiers rarely rely on instinct. At least veterans and spec ops.

Indeed. This is what I wanted to state.

If their soldiers are really well trained then why do they fear women? I bet they would bahave normally, considering them as soldiers. Remember that the army is quite democratic from this point of view. Color, religion and even gender become less important.

[[WS]Jacob]

If their soldiers are really well trained then why do they fear women?

It was never about fearing women it is about them acting instinctively to save the woman instead of calculating the risks.

[Batta]

it is about them acting instinctively to save the woman instead of calculating the risks.

... they are trained to repress the instinct  :poke:

[[WS]Jacob]

... they are trained to repress the instinct  :poke:

So are they trained to avoid people from getting killed also.

[Batta]

So are they trained to avoid people from getting killed also.

Exactly. If they had to choose between a man or a woman they'd choose not what they want, but the one they're told to save.

Your argument is a bit hole-in-the-water-looking

[[WS]Jacob]

Exactly. If they had to choose between a man or a woman they'd choose not what they want

Look at the science, the facts..

[Bradisback]

I know a hell of a lot of front line infantry soldiers... On a night out they will destroy at least three girls a night... Do you want to put women anywhere near those men....

[saberman]

It's the way that the brain works

I'm sure those who are not idiots do at least have some control over themselves..

[[WS]Jacob]

I'm sure those who are not idiots do at least have some control over themselves..

Can instincts be controlled?

[Mikal]

Can instincts be controlled?

Yes but you are meant to follow your instincts so not doing so would be stupid.

[saberman]

Can instincts be controlled?

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[[WS]Jacob]

Instinct - A natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking: "rely on your instincts".

[Kirgiz]

You may choose to follow them or not.