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In reply to the discussion: By conflating gender and sex we undermine sporting competition [View all]AZSkiffyGeek
(11,290 posts)39. Are transwomen women?
Answer that question. Pretty simple.
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+1. I wish DU would clean up our act re this alt-right discriminatory propaganda. (Nt)
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#3
You think people go through gender affirming treatment for advantage in sports?
AZSkiffyGeek
Jun 2021
#10
Faux science is the way to dehumanize, sports is the medium because it lets one ignore humaneness.
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#11
COVID Infection rates differ between different ethnic groups. Should we compel some to vaccinate?
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#14
This isn't about science and those pushing this discriminatory tripe know it. As do the public. nt
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#18
That's very clear. How many dozens of these articles have you posted here making this claim? nt
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#23
Articles. Not comments. Dozens on DU posted here by you on this exact topic and this exact argument.
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#28
Did I say or suggest that anyone would go through gender reassignment in order to obtain an
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#21
You made a similar comment earlier, that transwomen were men taking something from women.
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#42
Exactly. This anti trans argument in sports is nonsense, dehumanizing and dividing w no cause.
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#19
No, you've reposted dozens of articles on DU claiming a scientific basis for discrimination. (Nt)
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#30
Those wrapping themselves in science in order to wield power sure seem to care about how one does.
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#33
I guess that means you really have no credible argument if you have to resort to name calling.
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#56
Here is another very telling hit piece written by Tanya Aldred, the author of the Guardian piece.
FreepFryer
Jun 2021
#4
Not sure how a New Zealand competitor would displace someone wearing a "USA" jersey
AZSkiffyGeek
Jun 2021
#50