Since when in the past was it best person for the job? Oh, you all mean Best Man for the job!
In the past the industry was able to cut out over 50% of the pop (women) when it came to selecting pilots and the number of holes in the ground was what it was, did people go around screaming that we weren't selecting the best person for the job, did they, or have I missed something? So, how will that change when you choose to include women.
And for the intellectually challenged who keep going on about gender parity driving the **** cart etc, I'm sure women would LOVE that, it would mean an automatic improvement in their life as it would mean better pay and better jobs and they are OVER represented in all those ****ty job areas.