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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So who do you find to be a “legitimate” voice expressing concerns about transgender policies in schools?  Is there anyone speaking out who is acceptable to you?   It seems to me that you will label any opposition as phobic or hateful. [/quote]

I might take the objections more seriously (that is, as raising legitimate issues and not reactionary opposition) if they separated out the issues better. The sports team objections affect few kids, the gym class and pronoun issues affect all kids. The fact that a girl with XY chromosomes might compete against Larla after school shouldn't be a reason to limit kids' access to their curriculum daily.[/quote]

Exactly I would absolutely take their objections more seriously if their web site wasn't filled with fake research.

There is a real conversation to be had her. The competitive sports issue is complex. There are valid perspectives on both sides.

It's hard to have a discussion when one side isn't willing to discuss the issues academically, and instead keeps pushing deception and lies at the public.

Frankly, the Arlington Parent Coalition is doing a lot of harm to their own cause. They are making it hard to sort out the nuanced issues involved here because it's all being wrapped up in the fear and lies in their "research" section. I can't believe any rational person, regardless of where they fall on this issue, would want to align with someone who cites a hate group repeatedly.

I know there are lots of people who might be OK with the bathroom issue, but have concerns about the privacy and sports issues. They may be concerns that can be resolved over time or with some kind of balance. It's hard to have that discussion when APC is waving the fear and fake news flag.
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