Economist and Syndicated Columnist

byWalter Williams

1 article 2013

Walter Williams is an economist, syndicated columnist, and professor of economics at George Mason University. Known for his libertarian-conservative commentary, he contributed a piece to The Weekly Standard in 2013 questioning the policy of women in combat roles.

Walter Williams: Some questions about women in combat

February 4, 2013 · Columnists, Walter Williams, Opinion

A senior Defense Department official said the ban on women in combat should be lifted because the military's goal is "to provide a level, gender-neutral playing field." I'd like to think the goal of the military should be to have the toughest, meanest fighting force possible. But let's look at…