Hi Tim

I appreciate your thorough response.
I think that it is sexist to prevent women fron being in the "front line".
I do believe that women should be able to do the physical requirements of the men, with an allowance for the ability to lift wieght
Like Syvia, I like it when people challenge our preconcieved ideas. Its an important way to learn and question our beliefs.
But, in general, I am a pacifist.
I just wish the older people who are the ones who usually decide on war, would be the first ones on the front lines.
M