I chose my persuasive essay to focus on why women should be in the military. I chose this topic in order to get a comprehensive view of how women in the military are perceived. I did some research and learned a lot more than I initially expected. According to the US Constitution, all men are created equal, this includes women as well. I believe that a military woman is as capable as any man. Some will say this because they believe it is not right for women to be injured or killed in war. I understand that this is difficult to see and hear, but remember that police officers and firefighters are injured or killed every day. How can we justify that a woman cannot die protecting her country but protecting her local communities? If a person decides to be placed on a combat field and can meet all the physical requirements required, gender should not be an issue. While I understand that arguments about the physical differences between a man and a woman are valid, I don't understand that it is ...