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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not talking about what OP did here, but in general, how does it help to pretend that physiological differences don’t exist between those who are born male and born female, in a  test of that physiology, within which males have a clear advantage?

I do feel that what OP did was honestly kind of reactive and immature, and doesn’t really do anything to enact change, and isn’t an example of “standing up for a cause” like he thinks it is. OP just took out his general political anger/discontentq on a visible example that appeared in front of him, and the force of that was disproportionate to the recipient and event, and that’s what makes it inappropriate. 
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This is where I land. I disagree with OP's actions and am bothered by the impact they could have on a kid who was just trying to enjoy a fun recreational swimming experience. It's frustrating in this thread to see OP asserting over and over that his actions were justified instead of trying to at least understand that even those of us who understand where he's coming from on this issue can't endorse his behavior.

But I also think these conversations would be much more productive if we could acknowledge obvious truths like: yes, there are physiological differences between girls/women and trans girls/women. And while these physiological differences don't matter in the vast majority of situations, they do matter in athletics, especially given the history of women's sports and the efforts we've had to go to as a society to ensure women have access to athletic opportunities.

I can condemn OP's behavior in this situation (it was a casual rec, non-league, meet and there were lots of other ways for him to register his concerns without getting aggressive with other parents or potentially humiliating a child in a public place) while also acknowledging that I share his frustration with how crazy-making the conversation around trans girls/women in sports can be.[/quote]

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