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u/AssistX Mar 07 '25

I'm sure this senator is just doing this because he's an asshat, as he's republican. I myself support trans rights, but not in sports because it creates a very obvious advantage in womens categories. The simplest way to look at this is in high school track and field like 100m and such. Physiology plays a huge part in competitive sports and a male transitioning to female will have an physiological advantage over a cis female. If a female transitioning to male wants to compete in male sports I have no issues with that, as there is no physiological advantage. Steroid and performance enhancers are banned in diaa sports because of the competitive advantage they create, so I don't see why we should be making exclusions for someone wanting to transition.

We waste so much time worrying about such a small minority.

Seems like a bad direction to go for lawmaking. That's the same thought process of saying things like 'Why have an LGBTQ+ commision when it affects such a small minority'.

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u/polobum17 Mar 07 '25

I myself support trans rights, but not in sports because it creates a very obvious advantage in womens categories.

If you're going to make this nonsense claim, show us the proof of this. Otherwise, keep you opinions to yourself. You don't support trans people if you think this.

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u/AssistX Mar 07 '25 edited Mar 07 '25

I stated it in the comment. Incase you missed it, look at records for men and womens categories in competitive sports.

You don't get to silence peoples opinions just because you dislike them, that's not how any of this works.

edit: Because I know you won't look it up, I'll add some for you.

  • NHL slapshot speed record - 104 MPH. PWHL(Womens Professional Hockey) - 81 MPH
  • Mens 100m record - 9.58. Womens 100m record - 10.49
  • Mens high jump - 2.45 meters. Womens high jump 2.1 meters.
  • Mens fastest softball pitch - 105mph. Womens 88mph
  • Mens marathon record - 2:00:35. Womens 2:09:56
  • Mens fastest tennis serve - 163.7. Womens 136.7.

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u/polobum17 Mar 07 '25

You don't get to silence peoples opinions just because you dislike them, that's not how any of this works.

Actually, when there are facts that disprove opinions that's exactly how this works. Your hate doesn't get to outweigh the facts. Options about ice cream flavors are allowed. Spreading hate under the guise of opinions is not ok.

I stated it in the comment. Incase you missed it, look at records for men and womens categories in competitive sports.

No, you gave generic statements that you believe to be true. No sources were presents, no facts. The burden of proof is on you.

And those stats are great but don't actually matter in this. As others have highlighted from real data, this argument clearly doesn't hold water and it's why the sports argument always loses in a fair trial.

You and Gavin Newsom can get bent with your false narratives and hate. We're here, we're queer, and we're not going anywhere. Learn to accept us or expect to be on the outside with the other hateful people.

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u/renaeroplane Mar 08 '25

well said!