DAILY RECORD DEBATE; Should women be on the front line?

Opinion was sharply divided over Saturday's question: Should women soldiers be allowed to fight alongside men on the front line?Women wanted equal rights, so there should be no problem with them fighting beside men as that's equal isn't it? John, Ayr.

If women have the same skills and courage as men, then there is no reason why they shouldn't be allowed to fight on the front line - MT, Dunfermline.

It's not sexist to say that women don't have the same strength and stamina as menIt's not sexist to say that women, in general, do not have the same level of strength and stamina that men have, so they shouldn't be expected to fight alongside them - Mick M, Helensburgh.

If women want to fight on the frontline with the men, then let them fight, it's up to themselves - Sarah Macdonald, Anstruther.

I don't see why not. It's about time women proved their worth. We're not living in the dark ages any more - Grace McGlynn.

If women are placed on the front line, there will be no more wars, just

Women are a match for men and would be invaluable in battle - whatever the sexists say intense negotiations every month. - John Gisbey, Kildonan.

I don't think women should be on the front line. They're not physically up to it - Andrew Galt, Kilsyth.

If women want equality in life, I don't see why they shouldn't play a full part in battle. They can't have it both ways. - GW, Dumfries.

Women are a match for men and would be invaluable in battle - whatever the sexists say - Maggie A, Luss.

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