Can someone explain to me how my state got everything else right for the most part but went stupid for this one?
Literally, let’s inspect little girls privates, but not boys, because 10 trans students exist and MIGHT want to play sports with their friends? Jesus.
It was also kind of disgusting that literally all our state initiatives were funded by a 1%-er, Brian Heywood and his Let’s Go Washingtion PAC.
You’re doing great.
And yes, you’re right about an advantage if the person wants to play female sports and isn’t estrogen dominant. I’m sorry I didn’t specify. The science says:
No one who has their current testosterone levels above cis female levels should be allowed to play in the women’s league. Full stop. This should apply to anyone playing in any sport after puberty begins. Even a cis woman would have a huge advantage with increased testosterone levels.
Anyone who has had testosterone and estrogen at cis female levels for 2 years, should be allowed to play in any women’s league. They have no advantage no matter how long they lived otherwise.
Sex based segregation for sports is in reality hormone based segregation. Which makes sense because hormones do dramatically affect performance. We should just call them like they are, adjust our criteria based on scientific fact, and move on with our lives.
Idgaf even if you call yourself a man and want to play with the women. If you meet the hormonal criteria (estrogen and testosterone at cis female levels for two years prior to, and the entire time you play) go ahead.
I would include even no contact sports like chess or darts. Hormones effect everything.