The Selective Service Act as of now includes only men in the ages 18 to 25. However if this act is changed to include women, then other women and I would be required to sign up for the draft. The equal rights that women are fighting for should also apply to the military. All combat jobs are now open to women, which leaves including women in the draft the next step in making the military equal to both men and women. Research from different articles provides information and opinions on the subject. The opposing side for this argument is that women should not be included in the draft, due to personal views or concern for women. However, women's rights the time from when the Selective Service Act was proposed to present day has drastically changed. In 1917 women had just gained the right to vote, which is the year that the Selective Service Act was enacted. In today's society it would do well to include women in the draft, not only to promote equality but also to raise the numbers of the military. The likely hood of a draft, with such a large military made up of men and women, is unlikely. My opinion on this topic is influenced by my gender, which is why I am arguing on a topic that directly affects me. I not necessary qualified to write on this subject but the information and research that I have done gives me some credibility.


Anna Granville writes an article titled "It's Time We Require Women To Register For The Draft" where she believes that women should be required to register for the draft at 18 years old, just as men are. She also suggest that reviewing the law for women could also be a chance to review the law for other topics that need to be updated. All citizens need a chance for all to help the nation. Anna Granville believes that "victory relies not only on brute strength, but on the innovation, intelligence, and critical thinking of all citizens." Granville believes that drafting only men is a waste because of the other half of the population is not fighting when they are perfectly capable. As naval officer Anna Granville has experience in the United States military and believes that other women should also join the military. This article is biased due to the lack of support on the opposing side of the argument. This source is not completely credible as it only contains Granville's opinion, but it does provide support.

Keith Rogers writes "Possibility of Women Being Required to Register for Selective Service Ignites Debate". He provides information that the decision can be helped if the Department of Defense approached the topic with Congress to change the Military Selective Service Act. Rogers brings up the past when the Military Selective Service Act was placed and explains why women were not included. Rogers brings up quotes from both sides of the argument and information on the history of the Selective Service Act enacted in 1917 and explains why women were not included at that time. He explains the role of Congress in this issue, and the control they have in the decision-making. Keith Rogers brings information on the subject, and opinions from both sides.  He is a writer that specializes in topics pertaining to the military, and has past experience with writing on military related issues such as this. Roger's credibility is raised by his past experiences on writings that also pertain to the current topic I am arguing.

Tia Rinehart writes, "Women could be required to register for military draft". She brings up the point now that women are allowed into all military combat jobs it is only a matter of time before they are required to register for the draft. Overall, women should be treated equal to men. She expresses that it is not up to the Selective Service System, but up to what is decided in Congress. The Military Selective Service Act would have to be change to make men and women 18-25 years old required to sign up for the military draft. Tia Rinehart is a reporter that Scripps Howard Foundation Wire records this story. This article was only posted a week ago, so it is very recent and up to date on the information provided. Her credibility is low as I am not completely familiar with Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, but supports the point in the argument that women should be treated as equals.

The question is arguable as it has two sides: that women should be included, and that women should not be included in the Selective Service Act. Most of the articles have a biased opinion, but there are also ones that provide information on the history of the topic and give information on how the process of changing the Selective Service Act would happen. There are also a few unbiased articles that provide both sides of the issue, with quotes from various people on either side of the topic and statistics of war with women.
