Women in Combat

--Image from RB on Facebook

I find the below superficial remark by a gentle right-wing, reactionary friend regarding U.S. women in combat as not totally off the mark [revised since the original posting of this entry] :

"In medieval times, women were expected to give birth.

In modern times, women are expected to kill.

Such is progress."

I also think as not totally off the mark the following "sexist" comment,

"Women who seek equality with men lack ambition."

One additional quotation, from a bumper sticker, which I came across after posting the original version of this entry:

"I’m out of estrogen and I have a gun."


And yet another quote:

“Honey, tell the kids that mommy will be late tonight. I’ve still got some killing to do.”

***

Take note: Molly O'Toole, “Military Sexual Assault Epidemic Continues To Claim Victims As Defense Department Fails Females,” Huffington Post



See also.

Top image from, with caption: Cenni di Pepo Cimabue. Majestas Mariae (The Most Holy Mother of God in Majesty) with Two Angels. Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Servi. Bologna ITALY. circa 1270; middle image from; below image from