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Question 6
I disagree with the author because this shows that we as human beings are ashamed of our weaknesses, which should not be the case. The process of choosing desirable traits in genes and trying to enhance the life expectancy of the unborn child is an act of searching for perfection which can never be attained. We already live in a world where people are greatly worried about their appearance, hence the rise in plastic surgeries. In the wake of these new developments, we are likely to witness more people chase after perfection while those who cannot afford designer babies are likely to be discriminated. Therefore, natural babies should be embraced.
Question 9
Regarding “women in Combat” the primary issue that the author brings to our attention is whether women should continue being barred from serving in military combats.
Question 10
The author concludes that the current policy that bars women from participating in combat must be changed for the country to benefit from enhanced reputation, better military services, and fewer male causalities.
Question 11
First, the author believes that today’s women have what it takes to serve in military combats. An excerpt partly says “Today, women meet the military’s physical and mental standards.” In addition, the author says that women are ready to serve in the armed forces to fight for democracy and equality which is a necessary characteristic for any military officer and it is an attribute entrenched in the constitution.

Secondly, the author argues that there is enough evidence that women have been successful in combats. For instance, an excerpt says “…flown combat aircraft and served on combat ships.” For this reason, the author says the policy should be changed to allow more women in combat missions.
Question 12
Types of fallacies
False Dilemma: this fallacy is committed when people argue that there only two extreme choices and that there is no room for middle ground. For instance, the author brings this fallacy to light when he partly says “Males and females are just different…”
The Fallacy of Exclusion: This refers to generalization and assuming that a certain group’s habit is universal to every member of the group. This fallacy is committed when those in government assume that women are generally weak and cannot serve in combats.
Red Herring (deviating from the main topic): Some proponents of the policy argue that there is no need to continue with the argument since men and women will never arrive at a consensus.
Ad Populum (Appeal to popularity): Since senior government officials support the policy many others think it is the right policy.
Slippery Slope: “If we don’t do it now, more men will lose their lives, more women will leave military service, more wars will be lost, and the reputation of our country will suffer dire consequences.” (Based on the assumption that one change causes another change.)Question 13
I agree with the author that the policy should be changed to allow more women into combat roles. The fact that women are joining combat missions voluntarily is an indication that they have the right mindset to handle such situations. Equally, as the author rightly argues, more women in combat missions not only uplifts the status of women in society but also enriches the military workforce due to diversity. As a result, the military will become much stronger and effective. Also, the advancement of technology makes the role of women in military somewhat flexible and therefore they can manage to handle their parental and military duties successfully.