O/T Trans in America

[KerrAvon]

On the initial post, I think trans rights (which have no relation to gay rights despite the apparent belief of some posters) is a difficult area because they can readily conflict with the rights of others.

In sport, my view is that it is that it will often be impossible to reconcile the rights of trans people with those of other competitors. To state the obvious, the position is that any prolonged exposure to male *** hormones is likely to result in the permanent increase of bone length and density and muscle mass, which has the capacity to give an advantage in any sport where those features are likely to enhance performance

Where the lack of a 'level playing field' creates a conflict between the rights of trans athlete and others, I would argue that the position of the majority must hold sway. That is not an easy or pleasant outcome for trans athletes, however, and that needs to be acknowledged.

I agree with raging's point about the dropping of 'T' from American government documents. It is a cruel and unnecessary act and suggests that Trump's interest in the issue is as a piece of performative politics as opposed to any real concern over level playing fields in sport or other areas of life.