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I think the other point that no one is making about the [Abu Ghraib] abuse photos is just the disproportionate number of women involved, including a girl general running the entire operation. I mean, this is lesson, you know, number 1,000,047 on why women shouldn't be in the military. In addition to not being able to carry even a medium-sized backpack, women are too vicious.

Ann Coulter#79

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote argues that women should not be in the military due to perceived physical limitations and behavioral traits observed in the Abu Ghraib incidents.
In plain terms
Women should not serve in the military because they lack physical strength and are too aggressive.
What can you take from it?
Women are unsuited for military service based on this view.

Where it applies

  • debates on women in combat
  • military recruitment discussions
  • political rhetoric

Putting it to work

  • analyze gender bias in policy
  • study military conduct reports
  • evaluate recruitment criteria

Questions to consider

  • How do we assess physical requirements for military service?
  • What evidence supports claims about women's capacity in the military?

Another view

The statement generalizes about all women based on specific incidents.

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