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This is sad disability weren't allowed to join US army. They throw disability back school bus and head you back home. Other super soliders get to access top secrets.
In public school, I learned that individuals with disabilities—such as blindness, deafness, hearing impairments, amputations, autism, mental disability disadvantages or other physical disabilities—were historically not allowed to join the U.S. Army. My teacher said that people with disabilities were considered "too weak" to fight in wars, and it was seen as impossible for them to be drafted into any war or serve in military combat. The U.S. military typically rejected or discharged individuals with disabilities, stating they were not qualified to serve due to concerns about their ability to meet the physical and mental demands of military duties.
The U.S. military, or Pentagon, preferred to draft individuals who had 20/20 vision, were intelligent, physically strong, and healthy. My teacher explained that the military favored what they considered "super soldiers" or individuals with super athletic abilities, rather than weaker soldiers or those with disabilities. According to this perspective, only those who met these high physical and mental standards were considered fit for service. Yes, this is true—the U.S. military historically valued soldiers with peak physical capabilities, believing that they would be better suited for the challenges of war.
Because of these preferences, people with disabilities were excluded from military service and had to stay home, often expected to work in businesses, factories, or other "normal" jobs that didn’t involve the physical demands of combat. These views reflected the belief at the time that individuals with disabilities couldn’t contribute effectively in the military. However, it's important to note that policies have evolved over time, and the military has become more inclusive depending on the type and extent of a person’s disability.
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