Because Canada, the UK, Japan, and Australia are just burning down in an inferno since they diversified firefighting, right?
If a chick is strong enough to carry Mikey Moore down from a multi-story burning building, then I'm all for them being on the force. However, I don't want to be part of some feminazi experiment trying to prove that anything a guy can do a girl can do better.
The first part of your statement.
The second part -- I think there could be some revamping. For example, if two local free health clinic are being run poorly, then perhaps shutting one down and making the other more effective might be better for everyone involved.
From what I've heard, Wal-Mart does offer insurance. Of course, it'll probably eat up a hearty portion of your paycheck. Where's CronoT when we REALLY need him?...