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Answer Overview

Response rates from 166 327 voters.

89%
Yes
11%
No
84%
Yes
10%
No
4%
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men
1%
No, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault
2%
Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory
1%
No, women are not as physically capable as men for combat
0%
No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from 327 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9RWHKMKanswered…4mos4MO

Yes, and there should be MUCH less focus on gender and such. If the women can hit the required standard - that's all that counts.

 @9MLHHVNanswered…6mos6MO

I think women should be allowed to serve in the military but only in certain jobs like engineer or supply and NOT in combat roles

 @9J78RN2 answered…10mos10MO

Flags ups secular and harmed with personal Maoris gadgets less backwards is forwards clears pakeha yes save protection from women and men in danger

 @9G73HMYanswered…1yr1Y

Fighting for the state and being conscripted for frontline duty should be considered for the right to vote

 @9G2VHHManswered…1yr1Y

The fear of sexual assault reeks of the issues woman face when men use rape as a weapon in war. Address sexual assault.

 @9FT9T8Tanswered…1yr1Y

Women should be afforded the same opportunities but must pass the tests and know all the in's and out's and what risk they face

 @9FSHTD5answered…1yr1Y

Yes but they would have to have their periods managed (via appropriate birth control) otherwise they will be going through severe pains during combat.

 @9FNGXQVanswered…1yr1Y