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Home › Politics

Marlo Thomas | 08/23/2009 11:00 pm

Marlo Thomas: The Answer Is Always 'Yes'

Any question that begins, ‘Should women be allowed to …’
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In response to: Do you think ground combat positions in the armed forces should be open to women?
Marlo Thomas
Let’s cut to the chase: Any question that begins, "Should women be allowed to" should immediately be answered with "Yes." Do we ever hear debates about whether a man should be allowed to do something? The more specific answer to today’s question is, "Of course." From what I’ve read, there has never been a study that indicated that properly trained women are any less qualified for combat positions than men. As in all things, the choice should be the woman’s.
Read more about: Army, Combat, Gender, Military, Politics, Soldier, The New York Times, War, women in combat

13 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Linda Ann Nichol
I totally agree, now only if Marlo would contact me about my paintings & St Jude’s.
By Linda Ann Nichol on 08/24/2009 1:14 am
Linda Ann Nichol
I grew up watching Danny Thomas.  Also, I remember him kneeling down promising to build a great big tribute to St. Jude, if only he would become famous and make it in the entertainment business.  Today I admire Marlo for her dedication in keeping her father’s dream alive.      My dream is one day to hook-up with Marlo and open an artists studio where my oil paintings would be sold donating monies from each painting to children’s cancer.
By Linda Ann Nichol on 08/24/2009 1:22 am
James the Game
That sounds cool, Linda. I know a very good artist who last year gave the Pope a statue he made of St. Francis of Assisi. Mic Carlson is his name. You can Google-research him.
By James the Game on 08/27/2009 9:13 pm
Germaine Mitchell
Thank you for keeping women encouraged and empowered to step up to the plate and make a difference in this world. Who so ever will - should be the statement for a time such as this. God bless you! Germaine Mitchell
By Germaine Mitchell on 08/24/2009 7:49 am
newzie snoozie

i believe this as far as  women being in combat xones………i’ve seen some woman more capable to empty out a bar  room, fater then any man sized like tiny lister..

are you a turtle ?      you bet your sweet ass i am!

By newzie snoozie on 08/24/2009 9:40 am
Beth Cornell
WTG Marlo!
By Beth Cornell on 08/24/2009 10:25 am
robin plan
Oh I just had to tweet this. For 40 years I’ve loved Marlo Thomas with all my heart, lifelong hero and inspiration before there was such a thing as contemporary role models. Brilliant and beautiful as the day is long.
By robin plan on 08/24/2009 10:29 am
sandra skolnik
Women should be ‘allowed’ to do anything they want to.  The question is why would they want to, aside from the fact that of course they would want to serve their country in this way?  And to gain the benefits of combat duty, and other benefits accruing from service in the military, ie., health care, education, etc.   I hope someday, there will not be the need for either men or women to be involved in ground combat.  But I am an idealist and I can always dream, can’t I?
By sandra skolnik on 08/24/2009 1:21 pm
phyllis Doyle Pepe
"Do we ever hear debates whether a man should be allowed to do something?" YES! We hear that in gay couples wanting to adopt. We hear that in debates re:  men taking over running a household and being the caretaker of children when the wives are out working. We have come a long way in recognizing the strengths, the differences, the ability of both genders, but we still have a long way to go.
By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 08/24/2009 3:59 pm
phyllis Doyle Pepe
AND the issue of gays and lesbians serving in the military. When is this issue finally going to be settled, finally going to be put to rest and given a long awaited funeral––with flowers and flags.
By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 08/24/2009 4:06 pm
K M
I totally 100% agree with you Phyllis.
By K M on 08/26/2009 12:14 pm
macwoof woof
marlo, you are needed here. 
By macwoof woof on 08/25/2009 12:29 am
Kevin Key
And that is why we love you, Margo.  Right to the point, and point to the RIGHT (as in correct, not political leaning).  Thanks for this clarity. Should women? Unqualified YES!
By Kevin Key on 08/25/2009 10:32 am