I OPPOSE a blanket ban on transgender women and girls playing sports.  A ban would not only be unfair and unnecessary, but it would also deny our young athletes  a vitally important source of connectedness, stress relief, and joy. Transgender young people deserve to have the same opportunities as their peers, and like all young people, they can only thrive when treated with dignity and respect.  I fully support our transgender youth in sports and in all community activities. Thank you.