tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post2562628731121858728..comments2024-03-28T12:07:29.737-04:00Comments on kenneth in the (212): Was It Science or Fear of Trans Activists That Prompted Sports Governing Boards to Allow Transgender Athletes to Compete, Loosen Standards?Kenneth M. Walshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01666275272819956774noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post-58294910022605815782019-02-19T19:18:33.594-05:002019-02-19T19:18:33.594-05:00@Rix: It's definitely not an easy to decision,...@Rix: It's definitely not an easy to decision, which is why I said I support the governing bodies' final word.<br /><br />It kind of seems like the sport involved could make a big difference on fairness -- and shouldn't cisgender people expect fairness, too? <br /><br />https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/09/transgender-weightlifter-laurel-hubbards-eligibility-under-scrutiny<br /><br />Piggybacking on what Dr. Renee Richards said, there are some things that unfortunately she cannot do or have as a trans woman -- such as giving birth to a child. She suggests competitive sports is another. Kenneth M. Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666275272819956774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post-61375273468430509332019-02-19T19:05:15.422-05:002019-02-19T19:05:15.422-05:00In cycling sustained wattage output is a reliable ...In cycling sustained wattage output is a reliable number that correlates to performance. <br /><br />Mc Kinnon's output is similar to others in the Elite class when adjusted for weight (heavier means more friction) and size (bigger means more air resistance). So on paper she is just a really good cyclist, but how does the governing body figure out if it is her birth sex or or just talent and training? <br /><br />Is walling off competitive athletics really the way to go?<br /><br />Rixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202494967710251057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post-43694141315542108552019-02-19T09:19:45.798-05:002019-02-19T09:19:45.798-05:00it's odd (?) that you NEVER hear about trans m...it's odd (?) that you NEVER hear about trans men trying to compete in men's sports....I guess they feel they'd never stand a chance. Martina supported Renee Richards right to play on the women's tennis tour back in the 70s and later hired Renee as her coach. The Dr. Rachel woman is a total bitch!demc7https://www.blogger.com/profile/05468638752468943291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post-69114398426188144912019-02-18T22:01:24.656-05:002019-02-18T22:01:24.656-05:00McKinnon is a nasty individual who bullied Martina...McKinnon is a nasty individual who bullied Martina in the Twitter exchanges between the two. McKinnon doesn't really want allies; instead, she wants to play the victim and call everyone a transphobe, from Trump supporters to liberal lesbians like Martina. She is a total narcissist. JProfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08006985282577714113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post-82451630346317672802019-02-18T16:02:00.339-05:002019-02-18T16:02:00.339-05:00Yeah, I don't think it tracks. I think some pe...Yeah, I don't think it tracks. I think some people are objecting to trans women competing against cis women period -- not just in sports where there is a perceived advantage. The naysayers think there is a perceived advantage period -- which is why sports are divided by gender to begin with. Kenneth M. Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666275272819956774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16333114.post-60497172970141075952019-02-18T15:34:36.999-05:002019-02-18T15:34:36.999-05:00Did you get down to the analogy, (the the third an...Did you get down to the analogy, (the the third and second to the last paragraphs) in the linked article?<br /><br />But a calm debate would be interesting.Rixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202494967710251057noreply@blogger.com