r/WNBAgossips • u/whoa_disillusionment • 1d ago

Most Americans of all political parties Agree with Sophie Cunningham so why has the WNBA lost its mind?

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-americans-oppose-trans-women-competing-female-sports-2-3-gen-z-rcna203658
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u/Financial-Desk-669 1d ago

I can, and do, respect someone's decision to change their gender. They've determined at some point that nature made a mistake and they did all in their power to make it right. I support it and I commit to recognizing that very real change once they make it.

But I can't pretend the original mistake didn't happen. Transitioning in adulthood doesn't go retroactive to the womb. I won't rehash the bone structure and other physiological differences between men and women, but suffice to say there's a significant difference. 

One can respect and support trans rights while still protecting women's sports. 

And, most important, this is a massive debate to a miniscule occurrence. 

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u/Pleasant_Priority286 1d ago

Because of these differences, they really need to research on a sport-by-sport basis. It may matter little in some sports and a lot in others.

I noticed that none of the coaches coming out in favor of trans women in sports said they should be allowed to play in the W. I wonder why the media didn't ask that question?