No real advantage
http://www.mississauganews.com/article/16872 By: Simon Wong
July 22, 2008 10:14 PM - Dear Editor:
Thanks to television, viewers across the world have seen vivid images of the violent riots in the Olympic torch relay and the sexually explicit costumes in the gay parade.
Less publicized, but somewhat related and equally controversial, is transsexual athletes' participation in the Olympics. Although transsexuals account for a small percentage among athletes, the controversy lays bare the huge erosion of the value of sports.
Central to the criticism against transsexual participation is the perceived disappearance of a level playing field. A female athlete who was born a male likely retains certain structural characteristics that might be beneficial in sports.
