Boys and men are wired at birth to have a larger frame and more muscle tissue than girls and women. Males have a higher weight requirement and a higher calorie intake need. Males are programmed to have higher bone density and more upper body strength than females, just to mention a few. Even though an individual undergoes surgical changes and has hormone therapy, the physical wiring remains the same. Transgender women should not compete in women’s sports.

Sybilla Pettingill
Hartford

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