Military women

When discussing women in the military we need to discuss freedom of choice. If women want equality of status and outcome, they necessitate no concessions in the military.  If men must register for the draft, women must register for the draft too.  Now for my controversial example, all about choice.  Recently, a woman soldier was killed in a terrorist's attack in Syria. She left behind a husband and 2 children at home. She (not he) chose to serve America. Now one of her relatives wants 'someone' to fund a college scholarship for the dead soldier's children. Whoa! She chose to serve knowing the risks and rewards. Her two children do not, could not, should not need to attend college in the future (depending upon their qualifications and inclinations),  I just don't get it - the confusion of freedom of choice  with feel-good freebies.

Don't question my respect and empathy for our soldiers of war.  I've been there and done that (figuratively)  many times over the years.