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the suffragettes handcuffed themselves to buildings and went on hunger strikes for the right to vote

transgender women are harassing women who talk about sex based oppression and whining about people not wanting to date them

A Portland soccer team drafts a player.

The fans stalk her social media. They find that she's retweeted something they don't like. The fans attack the team and the player.

And then? The team drops the player! And they promises to do a more thorough social media check next time...

These same fans complain about the league's instability and how difficult it is to build a competitive roster.

Well guess what guys. Do you want to know what kind of competitive edge a queer theory degree will get you in sports? NONE. Nothing. That does nothing for you. It's useless information when you're trying to win a fucking game.

Screening players for political views is highly unethical and counter to the spirit of sports.

This player hadn't even practiced with the team. There was no indication that her future teammates would have a chemistry problem with her politics.

The fans had a chemistry problem.