no more pullups for female US marines

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Stealhead

Just because a person has respect for women is irrelevant.I find it very hard to believe that any person if placed in a defensive situation where a female where attacking them would just do nothing because they "respect women".

I split fighting or brawling and self defense in two separate categories.A fight is an activity where all parties involved got into a physical altercation for a foolish reason.

Self defense is another ball game and one could meet one of the meaning of fight by using their hands and feet to defend themselves from another attacker.In such a situation to say that one would not fight a woman is pretty silly and would only get you robbed or hurt or what ever else the female attackers intent was.

Most people have not actually been in any serious fights either so thus far you are not an exception.People who find the need to fight often usually also often find the need to post bail.

Of course keep in mind that the rate of females being the assailant in violet crimes has sharply risen over the past decade so never assume just because someone is a woman that she is not dangerous.

Personally I will respect anyone so long as their actions warrant respect.

Self Defense...I can see where that situation could present itself.

I just don't like the idea of hitting women. Something I've never liked and something I won't ever get used to.

If and when a self defense situation presents itself, you better believe I'll self defend...doesn't always mean I have to like it I guess. It's moral decision or death in some cases.

However, I really wonder how many street thieves have the guts to actually kill somebody. I don't think that some person asking for my wallet would really actually stab me with that knife.

Depends on the situation I guess.