The Defense Department announced Thursday that it’s opening combat jobs to women. Law professor Charlie Dunlap Jr., an expert on warfare policy and strategy, supports the move but notes some potential consequences.
“By having all fuel taxes originate in and go directly to the states, skipping the indecisive middlemen in Washington, our roads and bridges can be more efficiently funded, fixed, maintained and improved,” writes Henry Petroski, a professor of civil engineering and history.
Military
News Tip: Women in combat raises many questions, military expert says
The Defense Department announced Thursday that it’s opening combat jobs to women. Law professor Charlie Dunlap Jr., an expert on warfare policy and strategy, supports the move but notes some potential consequences.
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