I don't know if that passes the legal definition of "pandering," (which varies from state to state). But you can call it what you want. If a female has the skills and can pass the physical and mental requirements for the job, suit 'em up and let 'em play.
If the above qualifies as a definition of pandering in your state, I suppose I am a panderer!
Originally Posted by bigtex
Who said anything about "legal definitions" ... that is the beauty and frustration at times of the English language we have words that sound alike, but are spelled differently, and words that are spelled the same with varying uses ... for instance: "pandering"
"To cater to the lower tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses."
It is disingenuous to claim "if a female has the skills and can pass the physical and mental requirements for the job, suit 'em up and let 'em play" when an accommodation is made for females in the job .. which is not available to their male counterparts.
Like I said:
"We don't need affirmative action in the military ....
.... any more than we need it in the White House. Equal means equal, to me."
It is has nothing to do with the "state" in which anyone lives ... it's the U.S.A.
Equal training. Equal standards. Equal requirements. Equal service.
No special accommodations.