Kristi Noem Wavers On Bill Banning Biological Males From Women’s Sports

Daily Caller ^ | 03/19/2021 | Mary Margaret Olohan

[ScubaDiver]

After expressing her excitement to sign a bill banning biological males from women’s sports, Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is wavering in her support for the legislation due to pressure from groups in South Dakota, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned.

[ScubaDiver]

I want to give her the benefit of the doubt when her spokesman attempts to explain the delay bey saying it's a complicated bill and parts aren't well written. But, we've seen this movie too many times before; Republican politicians talk a great game, but when the rubber meets the road, they fold like a cheap suit (to mix some metaphors).

This shouldn't be a tough decision for a real conservative, IMHO.

[cuban leaf]

So far I like her track record. Some bills are so poorly written as to be worse than doing nothing at all. I would like to know what her concerns are before I pass judgement.

[Scrambler Bob]

South Dakota
= = =

Soon to be banned, due to connections to the ‘South’.

[Eddie01]

Oh for crying out loud, just create a trans league.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

It could be that she wants the bill to be strong enough that it will resist any court decisions.

If the bill is passed and then appealed and fails, then it will be difficult later to bring forth another similar but better written one.

[Tennessee Conservative]

That would be too easy and too fair. All of these nuts calling for being “equal” don’t want to be equal. They demand to be better than. To them, being equal means having an unfair advantage.

[Harpotoo]

I want to give her or is it really a HIM(?)the BOOT!

[Lurkinanloomin]

Mike Pence folded like a cheap lawn chair when the LGBTQI+ crowd went after him.

Weakness never gets better.

[SkyDancer]

Along with South Carolina; obviously racist sounding.

[DaiHuy]

Mike Pence folded like a cheap lawn chair when the LGBTQI+ crowd went after him.

Weakness never gets better.

AMEN!!!

[ScubaDiver]

It's possible. But, as you read the rest of the story, that's certainly not the implication. I think this paragraph likely captures what the central problem is...

"The governor faces pressure from the NCAA, the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce, and an Amazon plant in Sioux Falls, which is “quietly threatening” to leave over the bill, the APP leader told the DCNF.

Once again, Big Corporate and the other usual suspects are flexing their muscle.

[Joe 6-pack]

Noem has a lot of good will in my book for her unwavering support of President Trump and her handling of COVID. I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt on this one.

It could be as you suggest, to "court proof," the bill as best as possible. I could also imagine the verification of a student athlete's gender could stray into some medical privacy issues. I certainly wouldn't want a referee on the playing field making the determination.

For now, I'll operate under the assumption that Gov. Noem has valid reasons for taking a closer look at this before signing.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Come on Kristi, dont waver to these fools

[Ann Archy]

WTF????? She’s our LAST HOPE!!!

[Reno89519]

If she sells out that will be a big black mark against her for 2024.

[ryderann]

“Oh for crying out loud, just create a trans league.”

They could call it The Anything Goes league.

[Fiji Hill]

These perverts couldn’t possibly make up more than a fraction of a percent of the state’s population, yet they’re about to impose their will on everyone. How the hell do they have so much power?

[bigbob]

The world is watching...

[CedarDave]

"The governor faces pressure from the NCAA, the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce, and an Amazon plant in Sioux Falls, which is “quietly threatening” to leave over the bill, the APP leader told the DCNF.

While losing some jobs would be bad, exposing the current and future daughters of her constituents to loss from transgenders in athletics would be worse. I say don't let the godless radicals intimidate you; take the right action.

[cuban leaf]

zactly!