A program named ‘Walk Off for Fairness’ Day is set to take place on October 24
High schoolers in the state of New York have planned a demonstration later this month against transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
The coalition to Protect Kids has planned a walkout on October 24, titled “Walk Off for Fairness Day,” which has been backed by conservative leaders.
Conservative Party chairman Gerry Kassar stated via the New York Post, “It’s hard to believe we’re even having the conversation that girls sports would be for anyone other than girls.” “We fully support ‘Walk Off for Fairness Day’ in New York, reminding young people that there is safety in numbers. Girls Sports must remain Girls Sports, and there should be nothing controversial in that statement.”
Coalition to Protect Kids-NY spokesperson Ayesha Kreutz stated, “Girls are being systematically canceled in this state, and ‘Walk Off for Fairness Day’ will give them a safe opportunity to make their voices heard.” “So many of these young women are afraid of speaking out, so they’re forced to watch as 50 years of female athletic progress gets washed away by destructive ideologues. Girls are not second-class citizens, so why are they being treated that way?”
Hannah Pompeo, a 16-year soccer player at Eden High School near Buffalo, is participating in the “Walk Off for Fairness Day” and stated, “It’s not right for boys to compete against girls in sports. It’s a huge disadvantage for girls.”
Millie McCormack, a dancer at Somers High School, added, “I don’t think it’s right for men to be in our safe spaces. We worked hard for places on our teams.” “Boys have physical advantages we don’t have.”
The demonstration will occur roughly two weeks before Election Day when New Yorkers can vote on extra protections in the state’s constitutions.
Proposition 1, the “Equal Rights Amendment,” seeks to prevent discrimination based on ” age, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religion, creed, or sex, gender identity or expression, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare and autonomy.” Some critics say the writing is on the wall, while athletics is not strictly cited.
Nassau County legislators in June voted to approve a law that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girl’s and women’s sporting activities at the country-run facilities.
The measure, which covers more than 100 sites outside New York City, mandates that any organisation, league, or team seek a permit from the country’s parks and recreation department to “expressly designate” whether athletes are female, male, or coed.
Teams or leagues that allow trans athletes will be denied permits.
