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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: bighairymike   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Donvict's best pal
Date: 08/15/24 11:58 PM
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That is a dumb argument to make. If you don't want to be labeled an ass, then stop acting like one by ignorantly insulting innocent people. - Umm

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You are now being dumb by equating my legitimate observation of a statistical anomaly with me accusing them of being guilty of something.

The genuine trans people have not "done" anything, it is simply the way they are and as I said at the very beginning, I bear them no animus. They should enjoy all the great things available in day to day life, friends, family, travel, arts, whatever. Drink deeply and enjoy.

However, things get more complicated when it comes to competitions where for one competitor to win and continue on, another must lose.

Getting back to the trans having done anything, the only they have done is abide the rules established by those governing their sport and do their best. The problem is the governing bodies fear the condemnation for any attempt to make any sort of rule to restore fairness so they treat them all the same, when they are not. And the result is that women's sports are being ruined and no one speaks up about it. So I decided to stimulate a little discussion on the topic.
There is more to it than expressing only admiration for the trans athlete, the broken dreams they leave in their wake deserve a mention now and then.

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