Rep. Seth Moulton advocates for open debates among Democrats on contentious issues, particularly concerning transgender rights and the participation of transgender athletes in sports. At a town hall meeting, he faced criticism for his past comments, emphasizing the need for the party to address concerns without fear of backlash. Moulton expressed that political discussions should not avoid sensitive topics and highlighted the importance of having dialogues, even when there’s no consensus on the right answers. He defended his overall record on LGBTQ+ rights amidst accusations of being dismissive about transgender athletes.
"I have two little girls, I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I'm supposed to be afraid to say that."
"As a political party in the United States, we should welcome debate, we should entertain it. I don't know what the exact right answer is on these contentious issues, but we should at least have the debate."
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