[irresseni]

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First of, my condolences to the family and her squad mates.

Denmark lost it's first female soldier in Afghanistan yesterday. I don't know why, but personally I seem to get more sad and loose some resolve, when you suddenly see a female name and image, rather than that of a male. Maybe it's a genetic thing, I don't know.

I worry that it might cause a high public approval of the war to fall, as we're simply not used to seeing female troops KIA. Of course, the reason we haven't seen it yet is sheer luck, as women in the Danish army can serve in any branch, no limits.

Anyways, rest in peace, soldier.

[boanuatiguali]

nothing like equal opportunity

[lorrieholdridge]

nothing like equal opportunity

I'm in no way questioning her presence there, not at all. I want women in every branch and in every military situation, as long as the individual live up to the given requirements. Gender and sexual observance should be a non-issue in every army (wishful thinking, I know).

[iklostardinn]

I guess a proper headline would read "another Danish soldier killed".

Damn shame, of course. You have lost a lot. The deaths per soldier compared to other nations is rather high, from what I understand.

[Avgustslim]

I guess a proper headline would read "another Danish soldier killed".

Damn shame, of course. You have lost a lot. The deaths per soldier compared to other nations is rather high, from what I understand.

The highest...

And yes, in a perfect world it wouldn't be a matter of male vs. female or anything like that.

I just find it weird that I get more affected by this particular death than any of the previous ones.

[MeeveStesia]

Rest in peace Pvt. Bruun. May your journey to your ancestors be a swift one.

[Stovegeothnon]

I'm in no way questioning her presence there, not at all. I want women in every branch and in every military situation, as long as the individual live up to the given requirements. Gender and sexual observance should be a non-issue in every army (wishful thinking, I know).

That is correct, you are there to fight and maybe die, not to have sex

[Yinekol]

Just a shame she wasn't able to take any of her enemies with her.

[bertanu]

Just a shame she wasn't able to take any of her enemies with her.

Sadly, that's often the case in Afghanistan. The Taliban are usually smart enough to not tackle the forces head-on, but instead rely on IED's. Damn sad...

[gerturiotf]

Sadly, that's often the case in Afghanistan. The Taliban are usually smart enough to not tackle the forces head-on, but instead rely on IED's. Damn sad...

Right you are.

[PebydataFeents]

First of, my condolences to the family and her squad mates.

Anyways, rest in peace, soldier.

Join.

[Hbkj89D2]

I guess a proper headline would read "another Danish soldier killed".

Damn shame, of course. You have lost a lot. The deaths per soldier compared to other nations is rather high, from what I understand.

One could say its bad luck, or one could say its because danish soldiers couldnt fight their way out of a shit house, who knows?

Anyway, the problem with female soldiers in a warzone (as I understand) is that it messes with male soldiers head, since many of them would prioritize helping out a woman instead of a man on the battlefield.

[johnstylet]

Buffalo Ste Marie was born on a Cree Indian reservation In Saskatchewan. She received her PhD from the U of Mass, was blacklisted from US radio and Campus appearances in the US during the Vietnam War, and performed extensively through Europe and Asia. She was a regular for a period on Sesame Street. Her most famous song is Up Where We Belong, which she wrote and sang. YouTube - Buffy Sainte-Marie - Universal Soldier

[Nemerov]

R I P and god help the family