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I think reasonable people can disagree on the issue of trans women competing in certain women’s athletic events. That doesn’t mean it’s I’ll will on anyone’s part. It’s hard to argue that years of male hormones don’t have a lasting impact even after being suppressed for awhile. The Penn swimmer showed that pretty convincingly this year. I’m very sympathetic to their desire to be treated as any other women are, but cis women can be at a disadvantage. I don’t think this is a very common issue at all, and shouldn’t be an issue in recreational sports, but in elite competition I think it’s more complicated. For example, if Caitlyn Jenner had transitioned at a younger age, I don’t think other women would have stood much of a chance against her in track & field. This is generally a pretty respectful forum so I’d encourage people not to assume the worst unless it’s clear that someone is acting with malice.

May 6, 2022
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