Oct 13, 2022
Yes.
The patriarchy sucks until it comes to dodging bullets. Then it's "Hip-Hip for chivalry!" all the way.
Not to diminish the very real complexities of shifting paradigms. I wonder how many gender-fluid or male-identifying biological females were swept up in the conscription maelstrom. Or how many female-identifying prospects were allowed to avoid being drafted?
Alas, moral and logical consistency are fickle lovers.
If only the world were a little less confusing!