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I have felt so strongly about this unique, Algerian woman, because I identify with being born different -- in my case I had a huge nose when I was a pre-teen, and despite getting it fixed as a 15-year-old, the insults never left me. And I am short; growing up to be only 4’11” inches “tall” in a world designed for the tall has defined my entire life. I cannot imagine the pain of having the so many in the world against me for my looks, as this boxer has had to experience. It’s just insane. If she was some “hot” blond in an Olympic volleyball bikini, no one would care how many X, Y, or Z (!) chromosomes she has at all. Who can’t figure that out? And why is J.K. Rowling weighing in on Olympic boxing, anyway? Why doesn’t she stay in her own, damned lane? Khelif’s father was on PBS Newshour showing off her birth certificate and childhood photos. It was wonderful to see how supportive he is and that her country is so proud of her. I have some big news for Carini: she’s going to get punched hard in the face by a lot of boxers. In the immortal words of Mike Tyson: “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” The most ridiculous thing about all of this is that anyone would think that someone could “transition” in Algeria! It’s illegal even to be gay in Algeria and no one can transition there. I wish some billionaire with tons of expendable dough would come forward and on Khelif’s behalf sue the pants off every famous person who got traction libeling and slandering her. Hit them where it really hurts: in their wallets.

Aug 11, 2024
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