Don't erase records of transgender athletes. It sets a dangerous precedent. | Letters
While I believe sports leagues have the right to prohibit biological males from participating in female events, the records already set by such individuals should remain on the books
Many have called for achievements of transgender athletes participating in female sports to be erased from league records.
While I believe that sports leagues have the right to prohibit biological males from participating in female events, the records already set by such individuals should remain on the books for two reasons.
First, I believe it makes the leagues look worse for essentially trying to rewrite history instead of just accepting that the process isn't perfect. Many other cases could be made for a lack of fairness in competitive sporting events, and rising to the top involves both skill and luck.
Second, and more importantly, it sets a dangerous precedent. What if a record-holding athlete made an allegedly bigoted comment and then a faction called for that person's records to be taken off the books because of that?
Record keeping should not be politicized. Sports records should be set on the field, not in the courtroom. Such records that go on the books should stay on the books. Removing them is never justified.
Anthony Gerlach, Menomonee Falls
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