General Bans Pregnancy

A new order from a US Army General in Iraq is causing controversy, as it seeks to ban any service member from getting pregnant, and threatens them with being court-martialed and serving time in jail, all for their pregnancy.

The order was sought because a pregnancy forces the military to take soldiers out of active duty, leaving a critical hole in their team when this happens. But critics of the new order say that treating someone like a criminal simply for being pregnant is unfair and excessively harsh, especially for someone who has stepped up to serve in the Army. Perhaps some sort of fine or lesser penalty would be more appropriate? What do you think?

General Bans Pregnancy
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The Army general of U.S. forces in Northern Iraq has banned pregnancy among military personnel in his command, NBC News reported on Friday. Anyone who becomes pregnant or impregnates another servicemember, including married couples assigned to the same unit, could face a court-martial and jail time...The order, which went into effect on Nov. 4, was first reported by the military publication Stars and Stripes. ..

General Bans Pregnancy