Quote (kenw @ Sep 28 2021 05:26pm)
The main issue is that biological men have a natural physiological advantage over women since men have been androgenized at a young age while women haven't. For instance, bio men have more bone density and larger lungs (V02 max) than women regardless whether they transition or not, and consequently in a competitive sporting setting, it's completely unfair. Even if you supress testosterone, the loss in something like muscle mass isnt' reduced sufficiently for parity. Alas, there's no cogent pro-trans argument for the whole sports issue.
my personal take is i dont care about sports. but the insane hatred towards transgender people due to this particular subject, especially transgender women, is unacceptable. its a very dirty and shamelessly sad political talking point. if ever there was a fair discussion to be had its long gone. thats my take, anyway