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2004-05-17 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Committee Clears Transsexuals for Olympics

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Posted by Phil_B 2004-05-17 6:19:23 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 2 years of hormone therapy doesn't make a hoot of difference when one compares the "new" model with the original. Can't erase biological predeterminants that easily. Maybe they can have games just for transsexuals, but otherwise, it's more than a bit unfair to the other competitors. I'd be pretty pissed off if I was an Olympic athlete--especially considering the policies/problems with steroids/hormones and "natural" athletes--not allowed unless you're a transsexual (?).

Posted by ex-lib 2004-05-17 7:04:03 PM|| 2004-05-17 7:04:03 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Maybe they can have games just for transsexuals, but otherwise, it's more than a bit unfair to the other competitors.

While an exceptional situation, athletic performance is one case where original gender poses a gigantic advantage.

For years, nations competing in the Olympics rightfully complained about Soviet "women" athletes who were suspected of having been transgendered specifically for competitive propaganda purposes.

Many sports are not co-ed specifically because of gender dependent issues related to base strength and stamina. To sweep this aside in the name of "non-discrimination" is the height of arrogance.

Posted by Zenster 2004-05-17 9:11:01 PM|| 2004-05-17 9:11:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 This decision is because of the outrage over the Paleo bomber who was a hermaphrodite. If they had let hi....her...that PERSON into the Olympics to begin with then...well....IT'S A ZIONIST CONSPIRACY!!

Posted by Charles 2004-05-17 10:42:39 PM|| 2004-05-17 10:42:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats."
-- H.L. Mencken

Posted by Long Hair Republican 2004-05-17 11:01:43 PM|| 2004-05-17 11:01:43 PM|| Front Page Top

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