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Originally Posted by johnnyrocket03
While I am totally for this and am glad that as a society, we are moving closer all the time to inclusion. I am not sure how I feel about the adult sports side of this and the effects it will have. Fans of MMA have seen the full effect of what can happen when things like this come into place. Look up Fallon Fox on YouTube and you'll see what I mean.
Fallon was a fully developed man who made the transition to a woman and I am not ashamed to admit it was a little hard to watch her last fight and how badly her opponent was beaten and hurt. I think it would be tough to watch the video and not assume there was some level of physical advantage, no?
The other side of the sports argument that I have a tough time with is the so called "sanctity" of sport and the record books and whatnot. Does it not diminish the accomplishments of athletes like Hayley Wickenheiser, Mia Hamm and Serena Williams to know that in the future its possible for someone who is transgender and could have the full frame and build of a male athlete to crush their records and achievements?
I think its silly to argue about kids playing sports. Anyone should play because the results don't matter and its more about learning the sport, building character and life skills (learning how to lose/win, teamwork etc.)
I am no expert but thought I'd add the couple things I'm curious about.
Hoping for no backlash!
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I just googled "Fallon Fox Last Fight," and watched her fight against Allanna Jones. That is like Circus Maximus level of barbarism there.