MARCH 24, 1972
No Women Draftees
But They Can Serve
One of today's most controversial subjects is the draft. Men are against it. In reality, everyone is. You can't blame them. In a time of war, though, there is such a large amount of dissent that some form of draft is necessary.
Another matter widely discussed as of late is the Women's Liberation Movement. Women want an equal share in a man's world. This side of the argument was presented in the last issue of the Westerner.
The draft uses basically this procedure if a man is drafted, it is usually for two or four years, and sometimes he is sent to Viet Nam. Naturally, women cannot be expected to go onto the fields and fight. Let's face it; the female is physically different. However, if equal rights are in order, the woman should share a part in serving her country.
I don't mean that she should be taken away from her home and family for any length of time, if she is a mother; but there is work that she can do.
I admit that at this point I am speaking mainly of volunteer work, but isn't that the least you can do? Would it kill you to write to some of the men overseas who don't get very much mail? Anything of this sort would be more than appreciated. After all, they deserve something from us.
If you are interested in this type of work, but have no idea on how to go about it, contact me in room A-205. Our participation in the war can begin soon!
May I quote that great American, John F. Kennedy, when he said at his inaugural address:
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
I end my article with this message not to make you feel guilty, but to ask you to do your fair share.