11-02-2025
Letter: Democratic Party continues its lack of common sense
On Jan. 14, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act was approved by the House 218-206 with only two Democrats voting yes. Consulting on this legislation was the most famous transgender athlete, Caitlyn Jenner, who believes biological males should not participate in women's or girls' sports 'as a matter of fairness, not equity,' and for the safety of the female athletes.
Radical House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that a yes vote would 'unleash horrific child predators on females.' Really? Area Democratic U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, Madeleine Dean and Mary Gay Scanlon voted no. They all must believe it is OK for biological males to take opportunities and scholarships from females, and to dress in locker rooms with females.
Our representatives need a history lesson on Title IX. It was written in 1972 by three Democrats to equalize classroom and extracurricular opportunities for women. The consulting athlete for this legislation was Billie Jean King. It was refined in the 1980s and '90s to include equal pay for female coaches and officials.
Democrats cannot say they support Title IX and then vote to take away opportunities for women and girls. As the legislation awaits Senate approval, President Donald Trump signed it as an executive order on Feb. 5 in honor of Women's Sports Day.
David Haughney
Spring Township
