Men Playing in Women’s Sports Not Fair

By Tommy Acosta

Sedona AZ — I’m OK with and strongly defend an individual’s right to decide their gender.
Gender-neutral restrooms? Same-sex marriage? Drag shows? No problem.

But it just doesn’t feel right to allow biological males to play on women’s sports teams.

It’s not fair. Not safe. It just doesn’t feel right.

Males, by their biology, are physically bigger and stronger than women.

Having a male on a female team is like having a ringer on your side.

There’s no even playing field when you do that.

And how come we don’t see biological women playing on men’s teams?

They can’t keep up. They could get hurt, especially in contact sports.

Perhaps a transgender male could play on a female team if they are smaller than the teammates or rival players.

But that ain’t going to happen.

Supporters of allowing transgender females to compete in all-female sports often provide several justifications, including:

1. Fairness and Inclusivity

Everyone should have the right to participate in sports that align with their gender identity. Excluding transgender athletes could be seen as discriminatory and contrary to principles of equality and fairness.

2. Compliance with Gender Identity Laws and Policies

In many places, laws and regulations (e.g., Title IX in the U.S.) require institutions to provide equal opportunities for individuals, including transgender people, based on gender identity.

3. Hormone Therapy Regulations

Supporters often point to guidelines set by organizations like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and NCAA, which allow transgender women to compete in women’s categories after meeting specific criteria, such as maintaining testosterone levels below a certain threshold for a designated period.

4. Encouraging Participation in Sports

Inclusion in sports fosters a sense of belonging and benefits mental and physical health. Advocates stress that transgender athletes should have access to the same positive experiences as their gender peers.

5. Promoting Diversity and Social Progress

Many see the inclusion of transgender athletes as a step toward breaking down stereotypes, promoting acceptance, and creating a more diverse and inclusive society.

6. Case-by-Case Competitiveness

Supporters argue that not all transgender athletes automatically have a competitive advantage, emphasizing the importance of evaluating each athlete’s abilities and circumstances individually rather than making broad assumptions.

But all the above reasons given for allowing males to play in female sports mean nothing in the face of actuality.

Men are physically stronger. Period. That’s it in a nutshell. Get over it. Men don’t belong in women’s sports. It’s just plain wrong.

Sure, if men had to have babies, there would be no humans left. And without women, nursing homes would have no reason to exist.

When it comes to emotional strength, survivability, and longevity, few would argue women aren’t on top.

If men who identify as women want to play sports as women, perhaps transgender teams could be created where athletes compete against other gender-diverse individuals.

That would be interesting. Women who identify as men and men who identify as women could play on the same teams, and no one would protest.

Anyway, with much respect to the transgender community, men playing in women’s sports is simply not kosher.