Pete Buttigieg responded to criticism regarding his comments about transgender athletes, advocating for compassion over political theater in public debates. He expressed concern that the discussion targets vulnerable individuals, particularly those within the transgender community and their families. Buttigieg emphasized that fairness should guide the inclusion of transgender girls in sports while rejecting blanket bans imposed by lawmakers. He highlighted the importance of local communities and sports leagues making decisions about participation rather than politicians interfering.
I see this issue being used to divide. I see it being used to hurt people. It's especially hurtful for trans people and people with transgender members of their family who witness themselves or people they love being used as a political football.
We're talking about one of the smallest, as well as one of the most vulnerable minorities in this country and in the world.
Above all... those questions should be handled by communities and by sports leagues and not by politicians.
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