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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I certainly don't think the concerns regarding sport are transphobic, how could I possibly? I agree with them, I sadly don't think it works at all to have transwomen in female branches of sport, and I know I'm not a transphobe.

My issue is, always, and only, the angry language used, and the baseless assumptions made. "People born male have a natural physical advantage even after transition" is a valid and respectful criticism. "Men will deliberately pose as women to cheat!" - until it actually happens - is needless fear mongering. Much like the concept of rapists dubbing themselves Susan to get into hospital wards. You can call it a valid fear - all fears are valid in a sense - but its also entirely irrational.

Regardless, even if you see it as a valid opinion, you have to concede that someone holding that opinion is not an appropriate LGBT ambassador?

Well regardless of whether it's done specifically to cheat or not it's totally unfair and could destroy womens sports. I also don't think it's an "out there" idea to think that it could be used to purposely cheat either, it's not like sport isn't already rife with cheaters (Lance Armstrong I'm looking at you) especially now all you have to do is say "I'm a woman" . I'm sure I read a story last year actually where 2 transwomen won College scholarships because of track achievements (in the womens category's obviously) Is that not good motivation to inspire cheating?