I'll probably get admonished for this, but I think this is just too important a topic, and it IS sports related, so here goes:
In another thread a poster stated that 70% of our citizens oppose birth-gender males playing in women's sports. It's intent was to make it seem as if this is not a "left-right" issue because at 70% it equals both sides largely against.
But here is the breakdown from a USA Today poll:
"Support for transgender athletes' ability to choose to play for a team matching their gender identity fell among the three major political groups, with Republicans solidly opposed (93%) and independents largely opposed (67%). Democrats were divided on the issue, with 48% in disfavor and 47% in support."
Democrat voters are almost split down the middle, while a mere 7% of Republican voters are not opposed. 47% vs 7%! Don't try to tell me this is not a "left-right" issue. This crap would not have any legs if not for liberal, Democrat support. And look at which side of the aisle is fighting any attempt to fight this madness! It's pretty damned clear!
To another statement regarding women not being more at risk of injury or death from a male because male-vs-male injury also happens, you are glossing over the fact that women do not have the same reaction-time as men, and have also not had a competitive lifetime of facing the sudden increases in speed, strength, etc. This makes women far more vulnerable than men. Asinine to suggest otherwise.
Consider the ability to react to a fastball. Lots of players can hit a 90 mph fastball. Increase that by just 10% and the ability to react in time goes WAY down. What if the difference is 15%? How many ball players could duck a 90 mph fastball coming at their head? How many could be expected to at 104? How about how many who have never in their lives faced a fastball at greater than say, 80 mph?
Much success in sports is about a minimum # of repetitions & development of muscle-memory. Want to be good at recognizing and hitting pitches? Face 3,500 or more of each type before thinking you have a decent chance at being good enough to compete. How many reps do you think a typical male faces in their playing time vs females? Do you think identifying as a female magically wipes out the massive advantage gained?
There is just no way to spin this as being remotely fair to women. There is no excuse or justification. This is so obvious I am shocked there are even 7% of Republican voters who don't get it. 47% of Democrats? Give me a break!
The major reason the 70% opposed is true is because 93% of conservatives and 67% of independents overcome the 47% of Democrats who do not oppose.
BTW, though I do not believe gender is a choice, I don't consider it my business to tell a trans person they are FOS. I have no problem with the trans community believing whatever they want about themselves as long as it does not negatively & unfairly impact others, even if & when only potentially. My take for female-identifying males in sports is, if you want to consider yourself a women, go right ahead...it is your right. But if & when you do, your ability to participate in sports must be a sacrifice you make...a choice you arrive at when you decide to go the "gender-identity" route. Either that or compete only in men's events or those that are open to both sexes until there is a trans category.
Most things we really want in life require sacrifice and/or compromise. If you are a man who "identifies" as a female, you should consider your ability to compete against other women in sports a sacrifice you must make.
End of rant. I apologize in advance to the board for breaking a rule. I just could not let this pass without comment. Too important.
In another thread a poster stated that 70% of our citizens oppose birth-gender males playing in women's sports. It's intent was to make it seem as if this is not a "left-right" issue because at 70% it equals both sides largely against.
But here is the breakdown from a USA Today poll:
"Support for transgender athletes' ability to choose to play for a team matching their gender identity fell among the three major political groups, with Republicans solidly opposed (93%) and independents largely opposed (67%). Democrats were divided on the issue, with 48% in disfavor and 47% in support."
Democrat voters are almost split down the middle, while a mere 7% of Republican voters are not opposed. 47% vs 7%! Don't try to tell me this is not a "left-right" issue. This crap would not have any legs if not for liberal, Democrat support. And look at which side of the aisle is fighting any attempt to fight this madness! It's pretty damned clear!
To another statement regarding women not being more at risk of injury or death from a male because male-vs-male injury also happens, you are glossing over the fact that women do not have the same reaction-time as men, and have also not had a competitive lifetime of facing the sudden increases in speed, strength, etc. This makes women far more vulnerable than men. Asinine to suggest otherwise.
Consider the ability to react to a fastball. Lots of players can hit a 90 mph fastball. Increase that by just 10% and the ability to react in time goes WAY down. What if the difference is 15%? How many ball players could duck a 90 mph fastball coming at their head? How many could be expected to at 104? How about how many who have never in their lives faced a fastball at greater than say, 80 mph?
Much success in sports is about a minimum # of repetitions & development of muscle-memory. Want to be good at recognizing and hitting pitches? Face 3,500 or more of each type before thinking you have a decent chance at being good enough to compete. How many reps do you think a typical male faces in their playing time vs females? Do you think identifying as a female magically wipes out the massive advantage gained?
There is just no way to spin this as being remotely fair to women. There is no excuse or justification. This is so obvious I am shocked there are even 7% of Republican voters who don't get it. 47% of Democrats? Give me a break!
The major reason the 70% opposed is true is because 93% of conservatives and 67% of independents overcome the 47% of Democrats who do not oppose.
BTW, though I do not believe gender is a choice, I don't consider it my business to tell a trans person they are FOS. I have no problem with the trans community believing whatever they want about themselves as long as it does not negatively & unfairly impact others, even if & when only potentially. My take for female-identifying males in sports is, if you want to consider yourself a women, go right ahead...it is your right. But if & when you do, your ability to participate in sports must be a sacrifice you make...a choice you arrive at when you decide to go the "gender-identity" route. Either that or compete only in men's events or those that are open to both sexes until there is a trans category.
Most things we really want in life require sacrifice and/or compromise. If you are a man who "identifies" as a female, you should consider your ability to compete against other women in sports a sacrifice you must make.
End of rant. I apologize in advance to the board for breaking a rule. I just could not let this pass without comment. Too important.
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We are all just bigots living in your bizarre little world.
