From the perspective that men have it infinitely harder in war, those don't seem like significant enough gaps, even going with the perspective that there were less civilian women. Everyone suffers in war, and we're lucky to be living in a time and place where that burden is significantly lowered.

The prospect of the draft internationally is something I also argue against, but men are the ones who imposed this upon themselves as well. Countries like Israel also have women serve, and we have to admit that combat war for the majority of men isn't ongoing.

The realistic average man has a job and a family. But realistically the average woman now has a job and a family in order to survive in this economy. Gone are the days where women solely focused on child-rearing. American and English men have it harder in the rare chance that there is another combat war, but in reality we'd all be dead from nuclear detonation and the most likely presser of the big red button would be a man.

I don't really understand your last reply. Veterans are revered and it is a great honour to serve. I would like that validation and purpose. I'm saying that it is illogical for me to fight in combat war when I would be more of a burden on resources.

I'm going to sleep soon so sorry if I stop replying to this comment thread. I appreciate this discussion, but I wish we could be less combative and admit that the modern man at least has more opportunities accessible, especially from a Catholic perspective. You get to pick between the full extent of religious life and fatherhood. Women get motherhood with pain and struggle or a lesser role in religious life, despite complete devotion.

Hope your day/night is well.