Let It Rip: Should both women and men fight on the front lines?
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- It's the debate gaining steam after a lawsuit is filed against the Pentagon. Should women be allowed to fight alongside men on the front lines?
Joining Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton on our panel is Elaine Donnelly, an expert in military matters. She's the president of the Center for Military Readiness and served on the presidential commission that testified before Congress on the role of women in combat.
Plus, Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowski is a Republican who spent several years in the state House. In this segment, you'll hear more about his real-life battles overseas as a major with the Army Reserves and the women who served with him.
In the second video in the player above, Charlie takes "Let It Rip" on the road and got reaction from the public.
Click on the videos above to watch the conversation unfold and then post your comments below.
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