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chop2chip
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Bit of a ladder pull from one of the greatest female athletes of all time at the twilight of her career telling the younger generation “who cares?”
How dare you bring logic to this conversation.
sturg33
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it's so funny to me that the left is literally trying to erase women and female accomplishments from society
chop2chip
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Who cares what I think. Study after study (after study) shows that youth sports (and similar team/club activities) has an enormously powerful positive effect. Rapinoe telling little girls it doesn’t matter is condescending given how much she’s personally benefitted from it.
I do not know what the best policy is for trans student athletes. I think it’s important that they feel accepted and belong. But I don’t think it’s helpful to tell young women that their feelings aren’t valid and their accomplishments don’t matter.
I think you’re likely dramatically overestimating how many athletes are losing scholarships due to competing with trans athletes. Especially if colleges won’t allow trans athletes to compete.
57Brave
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you asked the question, " who cares"
end of the day, youth/ high school sports are really not that important
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Deeply involved for over 25 years - that experience says
those making money and the parents ( the adults in a nut shell) level of care
long outlasts the participants.
Outside of friendships made, which would/could happen with any activity
that has no gender differentiation.
Chess club, chorus, band, etc etc etc
end of the day, youth/ high school sports are really not that important
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Deeply involved for over 25 years - that experience says
those making money and the parents ( the adults in a nut shell) level of care
long outlasts the participants.
Outside of friendships made, which would/could happen with any activity
that has no gender differentiation.
Chess club, chorus, band, etc etc etc
57Brave
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nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
It seems to me not too difficult to make trans students and athletes feel welcomed and fulfilled, while keeping women's sports for women. My son played two sports in his freshman year. Football in the fall. And ultimate frisbee in the spring. The latter is a club sport open to everyone, but it is fairly high level team that is well supported with a coach and budget for going to tournaments. They travelled to multiple tournaments and even won a regional championship, which is a lot more than the football team will ever sniff. Both were very positive experiences for him. Even at a small college, there are many opportunities for everyone to participate in sports. I have fond memories of winning a racquetball tournament back in the day.
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chop2chip
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I’m glad your experience tells you what the data doesn’t. Sorry you wasted 25 years of your life.
goldfly
<B>if my thought dreams could be seen</B>
If this works you up
Wait till you hear about Christians and white men in America talk about being oppressed