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Less than one percent of the population is transgender. Yes, this is accurate.
You realize 1% of Americans is over 3.4 million people?
Indeed!
Now, how many of those are college athletes (in Texas, even)?
SpOiLeR: fewer than 10 nationwide.
I do, and much less than that are in college at any given point in time, even less are participating or attempting to participate in college sports.
Last year, 0.00001705% of the US population had measles. Just because the trans population is small, doesn't mean that every post like this is accurate. This one is accurate, as I mentioned above, but it's good to be vigilant about any statistics, even ones that support your position.
Obligatory, it shouldn't matter if it was more or less because trans people are just people and aren't actually a problem.
*this comment originally read 0.0000001705%, which is incorrect as pointed out below. This was not done out of malice, but carelessness. The original point still stands, but always a good reminder to check your work.
Now do trans with measles. Lowest numbers ever!
(I assume people always assume the worst when I type stuff, i have no issues with trans etc..everyone deserves the same chance at life imo)
None!
They were all vaccinated.
Lol! I know you're safe speaking about a dozen athletes, but be careful with that. You can't rely on LGBT+ folks being all leftists or having a functional brain, living in our shared reality. There are plenty of loony trans and gay people out there and I've seen them all in my 20+ years in the community. Stupid knows no bounds.