Imagine a world where fundamental laws, like gravity, were optional. Where someone, feeling burdened by its pull, could simply choose to ignore it and float away. It sounds absurd, doesn’t it? Yet, for many female athletes, a similar reality has taken hold, forcing them to compete against individuals biologically different from themselves, all under the guise of inclusivity.
Years of dedication, countless hours of training, and sacrifices of personal time were invested in honing skills, building strength, and striving for victory against other girls and women. The pursuit of trophies, scholarships, and the sheer joy of competition fueled this commitment. It was a world built on fairness, where hard work and natural ability determined success.
Then, a seismic shift occurred. Athletic leadership began to redefine the boundaries of competition, declaring that men could compete in women’s sports, dismissing the significance of physical differences and even DNA. The established order, rooted in biological reality, was suddenly cast aside.
The consequences have been stark and deeply felt. As former track and field athletes, we witnessed firsthand the injustice of competing against individuals with inherent physical advantages. This led us to join the lawsuitLittle v. Hecox, alongsideState of West Virginia v. B.P.J., now before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The cases have garnered widespread support, with over 50 friend-of-the-court briefs filed by women’s rights groups, athletes, scientists, states, and even the U.S. government. All are united in the belief that state laws protecting women’s sports must be upheld.
The damage extends far beyond the athletic arena. This denial of reality has created a ripple effect, impacting families and eroding fundamental protections. Parents are pressured to support irreversible medical interventions for their children, while women find themselves vulnerable in spaces meant for their safety.
Teachers face job losses for upholding biological truths, counselors are compelled to disregard a client’s inherent identity, and schools operate in secrecy, socially transitioning children without parental consent. These are not isolated incidents, but symptoms of a larger trend – a systematic silencing of those who acknowledge the fundamental differences between the sexes.
The core issue is a refusal to acknowledge a simple, undeniable truth: boys are boys, and girls are girls. This isn’t a matter of opinion, but of biological reality. Now, the Supreme Court has the opportunity to reaffirm this truth, protecting not only the rights of female athletes but the rights of all Americans who recognize it.
There are two sexes, and believing that shouldn’t be a source of punishment. The court’s decision will determine whether fairness, biological reality, and the spirit of competition will be preserved for future generations.
