• RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Reading these comments you would think he hates trans people. Instead, he said:

    “I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that. It is an issue of fairness, it’s deeply unfair… I revere sports. So, the issue of fairness is completely legit," he said.

    On the topic girls playing sports against genetic males.

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      1 month ago

      How is it any less fair than high school kids playing against someone who’s being scouted for professional sports? Do you think it was more fair for high school boys to play against LeBron James before he was drafted into the NBA? The entire argument is bullshit and framed just so to give bigots cover for their bigotry.

      If you want fairness in high-school sports, force everyone be ranked based on their skill level not their gender because that’s what wins games not a dick and balls.

    • LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyz
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      1 month ago

      That’s a red herring. Also, the science doesn’t match the fear. Anyone on hormonal blockers to transition to female no longer has a biological advantage.

      It’s the same old racist, sexist, other-ist argument disguised as fairness.

    • the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
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      1 month ago

      So he doesn’t hate trans people, he just wants to inspect every child athlete’s genitals to make sure they’re in the right locker room. Whew, that’s a relief.

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      28 days ago

      On the topic girls playing sports against genetic males.

      Thank you for the republican/centrist democrat talking point.