To clarify, the pictured poster Caroline Kwan is an ally, not a TERF. The TERFs referred to in the title are the ones ‘protecting a very specific idea of what a woman is’
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Also, these TERFs (and other bigots) haven't seemed to have noticed that women who play sports at a high level like in the Olympics haven't asked for their protection.
We hope that anyone implementing the guidance ensures science is at the heart of decisions, recognises there is a genuine conflict between safety and fairness
Everyone wants to play sports safely. You don't need to ask for it.
Yes, we really need to make sure a sport where people punch each other into unconsciousness is safe.
Why didn't I realize that before?
And yes, people who want protection do have to ask for it.
Regulations in general contradict you. You're forced to wear a seatbelt whether you asked for it or not, even if you don't want to. Not sure how that related to trans rights or sports, though.