What's the world coming to?

[XnavyHMCS]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/canad...trans-athletes

How can this even be an issue? Why have they even debated this topic? WTF...

Doesn't a (and I will breach my personal protocols here) "born biological male" (ugh... for me personally; there is no other) inherently have certain advantages, biologically endowed with them? I have always heard that a male has a larger heart, which can pump more blood, therefore oxygenate muscle tissues at a greater rate, than a female. Also, a man's attachment points, where the tendons connect to bone tissue; I have always heard (and read) that, here again, a man has a substantial advantage, resulting in greater strength...

I powerlifted as a teenager, in the Midwest (the Mecca of powerlifting), in the early 80's, and have since left the sport, so I must admit to being a bit out of touch here. Yet, I don't, for the life of me, understand what is going on here....

[DCI]

Upside down world is all I can say.

[Cuz]

Its just a small minority trying to run the majority. Just gotta stand our ground

[XnavyHMCS]

Its just a small minority trying to run the majority. Just gotta stand our ground

I agree with you 100% here, brother. Isn't this the cornerstone concept on which a system of democratic rule is constructed... I always thought that in a democracy, the majority rules.

We (NOT us guys on the forum, but the American people.) have let the pendulum swing so far in the opposite direction; its shocking. I believe that this is just big government employing their policy of distracting the masses with the bullshit, which their media cohorts are feeding us, while they are doing their own deeds behind the smokescreen...

Personally, if I had a daughter, and she was beaten in a competition by a trans male; I would be "raising cane; and I don't mean sugar".

[tarmyg]

Purely on a practical basis the advantage for the biological male would depend on when they transitioned. If it was before puberty it’s virtually none but after that is starts getting more gray zone.

[Test Monsterone]

Did you guys watch that video? The "chick" talking looks like she ran a few cycles in her life. In powerlifting, all those girls use steroids . The distinction between male and female is blurred even with real biologically female athletes. Even so, I agree that there are still advantages to being a male over female.

But what I don't understand is why are we even talking about such an extreme minority of people? First off, I have never known any trans person personally. I have seen weirdos with nail polish and makeup here and there, very infrequently. Now how many of those trans people engage in competitive sports? Maybe 1% of them?

I'm not sure how many trans people exist, but let's say it's 1% of the population. Why are we changing laws for 1% of 1% of the population? I would understand if it was a quality of life issue, but not sports. Sports are a leisure activity, not a necessity. If you are man operating under a female operating system, too bad... find something else to do, or do it for fun.

[GirlyGymRat]

How about trans men compete against trans men and same for trans women….a different Division!!

Imagine the sacrifices of practicing for years for a transitioned female born with male genitalia/pheromones walking on stage to steal my prize. Disheartening at least.

[Cylon357]

How about trans men compete against trans men and same for trans women….a different Division!!

Imagine the sacrifices of practicing for years for a transitioned female born with male genitalia/pheromones walking on stage to steal my prize. Disheartening at least.

That is the way to do it. Include men who identify as women and vice versa, and you have it covered.

[songdog]

Well it's like this most of us believe in God at least the majorty due.Then there is the ones who don't.Well the ones who don't made the most noise so now we don't have prayer in our schools.Do you see where I am going with this?By not letting your voice be heard they will walk all over you again.