Morphine Prince 109,998 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 CYPRESS, Texas (AP) — Mack Beggs had just won a state wrestling title Saturday in a category he didn't want to be in. But instead of wallowing in a debate about what should or should not have happened this weekend at the Texas state girls wrestling tournament, the 17-year-old transgender boy simply decided to be a good teammate. Beggs completed an undefeated season by winning a controversial title in an event clouded by criticism from those who believe the testosterone he's taking as he transitions from female to male created an unfair advantage. His family has said he would rather be wrestling boys, but state policy calls for students to wrestle against the gender listed on their birth certificates. So the junior from Euless Trinity beat Chelsea Sanchez 12-2 in the 110-pound weight class to improve to 56-0 and earn the championship. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/transgender-boy-moves-within-1-win-girls-texas-174511595--spt.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 99,597 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 This is so nonsensical that if it doesn't open the eyes of people against trans rights, I don't know what will If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,998 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I find it completely unfair to the girls who were also competing because he clearly had an advantage. If he wasn't trans this would be a case where the athlete takes steroids, etc. for performance enhancement. However, this might make state lawmakers see how ridiculous it is to have a trans boy compete in a GIRLS tournament when clearly he is trans and is transitioning physically, thus making him eligible to compete in the boys tournament. Seems like common sense to me but then again society is so far back when it comes to even understanding what being trans is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: I find it completely unfair to the girls who were also competing because he clearly had an advantage. If he wasn't trans this would be a case where the athlete takes steroids, etc. for performance enhancement. However, this might make state lawmakers see how ridiculous it is to have a trans boy compete in a GIRLS tournament when clearly he is trans and is transitioning physically, thus making him eligible to compete in the boys tournament. Seems like common sense to me but then again society is so far back when it comes to even understanding what being trans is. this tbh My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinTrudeau 2,419 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I feel bad for Mack. Wonder how he feels cause if I was in his shoes, I wouldn't be happy with winning. I fell down the stairs once as an actor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayMeToVenus 3,290 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That woman who called him, she. & that man who thinks he's taking hormones to enhance himself like steroids. Damn I hate people. I don't have a Diamond Heart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemeLarell 931 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 58 minutes ago, ZarinStar said: I feel bad for Mack. Wonder how he feels cause if I was in his shoes, I wouldn't be happy with winning. I wouldn't be happy either. But I guess he still wanted to win. If he didn't he himself wouldn't compete. I wonder if he was met with some ramifications from his parents or coach if he didn't continue to wrestle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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