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I Need to Understand the Different Aspects of the Trans Struggle in Modern Competitive Sports. (hexbear.net)
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So, I've had moments in the past where I might have spent 30 seconds thinking about this subject but ultimately I don't give a fuck about competitive sports so my analysis usually ends up being, all competitive sports should be banned because competitive sports are dumb. Which is admittedly a neanderthal take.

But yeah, now the global athletic showdown is going down and seemingly everyone in my immediate vicinity keeps clutching their pearls and I guess I'm sick of not being able to advocate for trans comrades appropriately and articulate a proper response.

So what's a better response besides, "who cares?" Am I missing something? Like, if all things were equitable, what would or should competitions look like?

Help me out. I honestly have no idea.

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[โ€“] Beetle_O_Rourke@hexbear.net 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Zero. China has modified twins to be immune to HIV.

Edit: the scientist responsible spent three years in prison for it, so it's misleading to imply there was state backing. Still, it happened. CRISPR is one hell of a drug.

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a42790400/crispr-babies-where-are-they-now-first-gene-edited-children/