Yesterday #Hegseth testified over and over again under oath that military training standards have changed to allow women to pass tests. I don't understand why none of the Dems had the sense to dispute that simple claim for which every military school has the historical data to show if or when its standards have ever been changed through modern history, and the reasons for those changes.
His claims are EASY to dispute. The women who made history by being first through Ranger school for example, this was discussed in the media REPEATEDLY with school officials stating flatly that the women had to pass the existing standards.
The USMC was most resistant to allowing women in certain combat roles until SECDEF Carter made it #DOD policy in 2016 that all combat jobs would be open to women who qualify. The Marines and SF were clear that any women who applied would have to train to the existing standard. And they have, and many have met the standard.
Hegseth's false argument could be completely wrecked by existing historical data and nobody did it. The often touted "bigger and stronger" argument fails consistently because the women who have passed these schools, as well as MANY of the men, are not giants. They are simply very disciplined and they train hard.
#military #extremism #misogyny #USPol
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