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Trans Women Should Not Compete In Female Sport - PM by blaqsainz(m): 5:17pm On Apr 06, 2022
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he does not believe transgender women should compete in female sporting events - a view he conceded may be "controversial". The issue of transgender athletes - centred around the balance of inclusion, sporting fairness and safety in women's sport - has recently focused on the case of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges. Bridges was recently ruled ineligible to compete in her first elite women's race by cycling's world governing body. Johnson was speaking on a range of issues, including the government's approach to the ban on so-called conversion therapy, before adding: "I don't think biological males should be competing in female sporting events. Maybe that's a controversial thing to say, but it just seems to me to be sensible. "I also happen to think that women should have spaces - whether it's in hospitals, prison or changing rooms - which are dedicated to women. That's as far as my thinking has developed on this issue. "If that puts me in conflict with some others, then we have got to work it all out. It doesn't mean I'm not immensely sympathetic to people who want to change gender, to transition and it's vital we give people the maximum love and support in making those decisions. "These are complex issues and they can't be solved with one swift, easy piece of legislation. It takes a lot of thought to get this right." In response to Johnson's comments, LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall said: "Trans people deserve the same opportunities as everyone else to enjoy the benefits of sport and blanket exclusions on trans people participating are fundamentally unfair. "This is a complex and fast-evolving issu
Re: Trans Women Should Not Compete In Female Sport - PM by advanceDNA: 5:27pm On Apr 06, 2022
Finally someone in power doesn’t care about sounding politically correct

They should give them their own sport category....But that would mean trans women are not real women if they can’t compete with biological or real women....

The fight go loud gaaaaannnnn!!!
Boris, I hope you dont get in trouble for this

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