Should transgender girls be allowed to play women's sports

There's a reason that make and female teams of certain sports exist. Strength can be an unfair advantage

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Not this again! *sigh*

Yes, they are transgendered women- so they are women. Just as a transman in a man. I know two of them and one has had an operation. They were sweet as women- as men- not much has changed. The heart and soul of one does not change. And it is those we fall in love with...and accept.

Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F

But they will still retain more strength than avg woman

Elandra77

@Mountainlady16: Yes. i understand that may be an issue. And I do not think a sincere athlete wants another to hold back. But I know a lot of women that can kick a man's ass. I thik a lot has to do with the inner fortitude each has- and the desire to excel. But I understand the muscle mass take on it.

Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F

@Elandra77: Yeah well depends on the person. I was the only girl in my weight training class in 9th grade. I could outlift some the smaller guys. I also though he could beat me in a long distance swim could probably outswim my husband in a sprint

Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F

@Elandra77: also the recent incident a transboy who won a wrestling tournament. Wrestling though segregated in tx isn't in all states

Elandra77

@Mountainlady16: I do not define strength by sex--or gender affiliation. That is too 1950's for me. (and i was HERE then!) The heart and soul I spoke of can be strong in all. As well as the determination and inner drive to excel.

And good for you !!! That goes to show my point.

Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F

@Elandra77: But there's differences in body that makes segregation in some sports necessary

Elandra77

@Mountainlady16: Perhaps. But if he is now a she -or she is now a he, they have to be treated as such. And society is still in the uncomfortable phase of accepting all of this. At least for him that wishes to be a she. Tom boys are accepted- tomgirls are not.

The real fight is over equity.