re: The idea of equality for all in the military is comically wrong ...

The military requires certain physical and mental characteristics as it's ultimately about protecting our country. Whether its all out war, small conflicts, fighting terror, or protecting our shores, a military man or woman needs to be mentally stable, physically fit to some degree, and have some fight in them. Its not some desk job to occupy a cubicle until you retire. I wouldn't expect a fitness company to hire overweight people just to be fair. I wouldn't expect a construction company hiring labor for heavy lifting to hire an average woman due to physical limitations. It's not to shame or discriminate, its because its facts and life. There is a certain need and fit for the military and unfortunately everyone doesn't qualify.