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These are women with naturally "high" T - levels, not trans-women.
You still feel this was the right call?
If yes, why?
NCAA Will Allow Trans Athletes: Lia Thomas Becomes 1st NCAA Transgender Champion
You still feel this was the right call?
If yes, why?
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Why are their levels higher... Have they been undergoing testosterone treatment? If so, then yes.
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Their levels are higher because humans simply come in different shapes/sizes/configurations.
There are no reports of them taking any hormone treatment. They are just women with naturally high T-levels.
That happens.
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Then that is messed up. If they were born female and haven't undergone testosterone treatment in order to gain a competitive advantage then there should be no question as to their eligibility.
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Quoted for emphasis.
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Do u date transwomen?
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No, do you?
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No. That wasn't too offend. You bring them up & interject yourself in discussions often enough for it noticeable. You even brought them up in the food thread earlier today, at random. Is there a reason why you don't date a transwoman?
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I am anti violence and bigotry against Trans women and LGBTQ folks in general doesn't mean I want to date a trans woman. If you took that whole discussion in context it is obvious why I brought them up.
I mean I have defended Muslim women against MAGATs online, doesn't mean I want to date them.
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I watched a CNN special on this and apparently the edge is overstated and many transwomen lose in these competitions at similar rates to their competitors.
Like the NC bathroom debate it seems more like an inflated non-issue.
Like the NC bathroom debate it seems more like an inflated non-issue.
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Not want, but would u be open to it?
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A transgender weightlifter will make history at the Olympics. Is her inclusion fair?
Laurel Hubbard will make history when she becomes the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an Olympics. Is it fair?
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When it's framed that way, I guess you could say it's a fair point, but all in all, I don't think it's an acceptable advantage.
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To people who are cool with trans women competing against biological women in sports....
What are your feelings on the use of PED's in sports?
What are your feelings on the use of PED's in sports?
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To be completely honest I think that’s it’s own separate argument with no correlation to this one. Banning substances has its own process
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If trans-athletes are allowed to take hormone treatment while still maintaining their eligibility, everyone should have that luxury as well.
Have a list of acceptable substances, windows (times) in which folks are allowed to take them, and just stop pretending these athletes are "clean."
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Agreed 100%
For sure it's a separate issue but fact is they are prohibited and condemned to try and ensure there's a 'level playing field' in sports.
But it seems with trans athletes people want to overlook the level playing field aspect.
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I don’t agree with that “is it fair” quote above. That’s not an argument of fair imo. Secretly taking substances is not fair. A rule is set and some people are openly breaking that rule KNOWING what they’re doing while others are not. No that’s not fair.
as far as trans athletes go, think we’ve said this before, it comes down to do you think they’re female (or male). Just a yea or no from the people in charge. If they do then none of this is up for debate. If they want to publicly say they don’t believe they’re actually female (or male) then this is over. They won’t do that though
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Where do hermaphrodites fit in all of this? Wombs about yo be a thing of the past anyway. Let anyone play where they want I'll dunk on all of em, periodt.
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This is a nom issue until LeBron becomes LeBronia.
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We celebrated Michael Phelps’s genetic differences. Why punish Caster Semenya for hers? - The Washington Post
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Lol...
amp.theguardian.com
Should have know not to **** with a woman whose last name has win in it twice.
Laurel Hubbard’s Olympic dream dies under the world’s gaze | Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 | The Guardian
Laurel Hubbard, the first openly trans woman to compete at an Olympics, was eliminated from super-heavyweight weightlifting
Should have know not to **** with a woman whose last name has win in it twice.
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Silence speaks volumes
www.insider.com
An Olympics reporter was met with silence when he asked the women's weightlifting podium about Laurel Hubbard
The American lifter Sarah Robles, who won the bronze medal, eventually said, "No, thank you," and moved the conference on.
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Smart move.Silence speaks volumes
An Olympics reporter was met with silence when he asked the women's weightlifting podium about Laurel Hubbard
The American lifter Sarah Robles, who won the bronze medal, eventually said, "No, thank you," and moved the conference on.
It's stupid for any celebrity/athlete to publicly touch that topic. Lose/Lose situation.
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It's not a lose lose if they're in favor of it and welcome it, only a lose lose if they are against it.
