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Originally Posted by photon
To me a separate category just feels like a separate water fountain or seating area at a diner.
What makes the difference between the people at varying levels in their sports? Seems like it's the sum of genetics and training. There's always been people who can achieve more because of their genes. There's always been people who can achieve more because of their access to training (can do it full time, better coaches, better facilities, whatever). Isn't a trans woman just coming to their supposed advantage via a different route than what we're used to?
Was there ever a time when there was a desire to have different categories based on race because people of one race had an advantage?
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I'm not sure I understand your position here.
I am 100% in favour of segregated sports where it involves strength and certain conditions.
I've played enough Co-Ed sports to know...its not always great to mix the genders.
Take Soccer, which I'm most familiar with. I've played with a handful of women whom I wouldnt hesitate to say were far more skilled than I was. But if it wasn't Rec you'd never get a chance to use that skill because I'm faster and stronger and I'd run you down in no time and tackle you.
You going to stand in front of the net and block my shot? I sincerely doubt it.
The US Women's National Soccer team lost to a group of retired players. The Canadian National Hockey team loses to 15-year olds.
In some cases there is a reason for the split, and in others I dont think there should be.