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Originally Posted by robwod
So, let me understand this... some people are starting a petition to strip an athlete of his medals who competed as a male -- while being a male; while having male physical attributes and characteristics -- some 30+ years ago.
And their argument? It's not fair that a future female destroyed all other male athletes of the time and set a world record?
Does this not negate any argument, therefore, that females can not compete with males -- a rule so staunchly defended by the IOC?
Such nonsense. Apparently, some folks have way too much time on their hands.
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Actually he is on the record as saying that he knew he was a girl and considered himself one since the age of 10 on.
He was therefore, in his mind he was the female he is today and a young woman at the time. Hence, he lied about competing as a male. Ergo, strip the metals just as if, for example it was later determined that he used performance enhancing drugs.
If he expects to be regarded as a female NOW then he should OWN it.
You can put lipstick and a dress on a pig and call it a girl but we all know it's still a pig.
I fail to see why you can not comprehend this position frankly.
