'Those who claim they were protecting girls’ prep sports with their vote are using that excuse to hide behind their real motivations,' writes Tribune columnist Gordon Monson.
with their vote are using that excuse to hide behind their real motivations — a mix of items 1 and 2.
The Utah Way too often becomes the way of protecting those who already are in power and kicking aside those who could use more representation and a little help. I had five daughters play high school sports in Utah, three of whom were state champions in individual sports and all of whom were all-state athletes, three of whom chose to play college sports and two more who could have, had they desired.
The reason is because they care more about the wellbeing of a marginalized part of our community than they do about the other aspects of this issue that are getting so much attention from those who say they are so concerned about protecting girls.
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