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It’s not the argument
Posted on: April 9, 2024 at 10:28:06 CT
haeffb MU
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a transgender advocate would use.
They wouldn’t equate “feelings” with “transgender mental health.” They would provide a more persuasive argument than “someone’s feelings might get hurt.” They’d probably talk about the non-binary nature of human physiology and the resulting gender dysphoria as explanation for why transgender exists and then discuss how discrimination impacts society. I don’t know, I’m not the expert, I’m just an old white guy.
I believe I mentioned I didn’t look at those studies - they were just examples of studies that exist. One was specifically a literature review - i.e. a review of previous studies. That should give one a place to start if they were really interested.
I’m not putting forth an argument that transgender women should play in women’s sports - just suggesting that if one holds an opinion (either way), they should be versed in both sides of the issue. Otherwise, that opinion is ill-informed, IMO.
You’ve articulated what appears to a strongly-held opinion, but don’t seem to be able to summarize the opposing view. That doesn’t mean you can’t hold your opinion, but it does affect the value I would place in it if I were to consider your opinion as I form my own.
Basically the difference between, “FMB has a seriously considered opinion and I should give it considerable weight” versus “FMB has an opinion without merit and I can ignore it.”
Hope that makes sense.
They wouldn’t equate “feelings” with “transgender mental health.” They would provide a more persuasive argument than “someone’s feelings might get hurt.” They’d probably talk about the non-binary nature of human physiology and the resulting gender dysphoria as explanation for why transgender exists and then discuss how discrimination impacts society. I don’t know, I’m not the expert, I’m just an old white guy.
I believe I mentioned I didn’t look at those studies - they were just examples of studies that exist. One was specifically a literature review - i.e. a review of previous studies. That should give one a place to start if they were really interested.
I’m not putting forth an argument that transgender women should play in women’s sports - just suggesting that if one holds an opinion (either way), they should be versed in both sides of the issue. Otherwise, that opinion is ill-informed, IMO.
You’ve articulated what appears to a strongly-held opinion, but don’t seem to be able to summarize the opposing view. That doesn’t mean you can’t hold your opinion, but it does affect the value I would place in it if I were to consider your opinion as I form my own.
Basically the difference between, “FMB has a seriously considered opinion and I should give it considerable weight” versus “FMB has an opinion without merit and I can ignore it.”
Hope that makes sense.
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It’s not the argument - haeffb MU - 4/9 10:28:06