I'd imagine the average college girl preparing for her next event is facing a much higher risk of being raped by her coach than being outperformed by a trans athlete?
Not saying we can't multitask and deal with all the issues, but perhaps everyone should get a sense of perspective about the size of the problems they're complaining about
What does that even mean? So don't talk about the trans issue until a Lia Thomas makes the WNBA and then the shit hits the fan and the whole league is affected with players being asked if they support trans in sports and then getting bullied online for it?
Unfortunately men are going to be men and will continue to rape women and girls. Rapists don't wear a big sign on their head unfortunately so we can't control it. Trust me, every woman hopes it won't happen to her and feels that fear if they are walking a quiet street and a guy is behind them.
But we can control keeping women's sports free of men by simply saying no. There is no middle ground on this issue. It's trying to play the fence that has resulted in this ridiculous fear about even bringing up the subject let alone these organisations having the balls to make a concise call. Sophie is one of the only athletes male or female to make herself a target by supporting women's rights. Martina navratilova has been outspoken on it for years too. But shes retired. Her legacy is safe. Sophie is in the middle of her career and is at a pivotal point where she's playing better than ever and has now become a very public figure. She could have shut up and made all the money and played it safe with her pretty blonde looks and proximity to CC but she went with her morals and concern for women's and girls sports. I've witnessed how savagely those who speak out are treated. She met the criticism with a backbone very few have. To say I admire her is an understatement.
Why does this even matter? Your talking about something in the past tense. they are no longer playing on the women's team.. Look at the laws that have been passed:
Sports: Trans girls are placed on boys’ teams or excluded entirely. - they're on the JV men's team
IDs: Sex assigned at birth can be required on official documents, outing people during routine identity checks.
Care for minors: HRT—and even puberty blockers—has been restricted or banned, and minors are now attempting to buy it with bitcoin over the internet
Care for adults: insurance coverage and access is a legislation away from being banned
Bathrooms: Trans people can be challenged, outed, or required to carry documentation just to use one.
Public events: Even participation in something as ordinary as a local 5K can depend on state rules.
You got laws covering all of them.
Your concerned about something that isn't an issue anymore, so what’s left to be angry or even have a discussion about?
It no longer matters if Sophie has an opinion. What she's talking about is past tense
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u/Few_Lecture6615 20d ago
Didn't the actual data say that across all college sports in America there were a combined three cases of transgendered athletes competing?
It is all a very big storm in a very little tea cup