If one recalls some of the testimony made to Congressional committees there was an understanding of a 'woman's place' within a unit before they even arrived for their assignment. The women that testified stated, even at what could be considered executive offices, were met with completely depersonalizing experiences to let them know where 'they fit in.' So, I want to know is there a pervasive culture within the military that single women are chattel in a way no one ever thought possible.
Sen. Coons (far right) helps introduce the Military Justice Improvement Act
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Calling it a problem (click here) that's out of control, Sen. Chris Coons says he's appalled at the rising number of sexual assaults in the military.
He's joining with Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Thursday to unveil the Military Justice Improvement Act.
"We have a problem that is frankly out of control. According to the Pentagon's own numbers, there were more than 19,000 sexual assaults within our armed forces last year -- a number that, by some counts, has grown by more than 30%. We need to make certain that those who stand for us, those who serve in our armed forces, are safe from harassment and sexual assault while they defend us," Coons says....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Calling it a problem (click here) that's out of control, Sen. Chris Coons says he's appalled at the rising number of sexual assaults in the military.
He's joining with Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Thursday to unveil the Military Justice Improvement Act.
"We have a problem that is frankly out of control. According to the Pentagon's own numbers, there were more than 19,000 sexual assaults within our armed forces last year -- a number that, by some counts, has grown by more than 30%. We need to make certain that those who stand for us, those who serve in our armed forces, are safe from harassment and sexual assault while they defend us," Coons says....
