His dream, but not hers
Valentina Petrillo could this year become the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics. For the visually impaired Italian, selection for the national squad would be a dream come true – but she says she understands why other athletes may have doubts and questions about racing against her.
“I’m happy as a woman and running as a woman is all I want. I couldn’t ask for more,” says Valentina Petrillo.
“I’ve got a fire inside me, that pushes me. An emotional strength. Obviously, my body’s not what it was at 20 when I was at my peak, but my happiness pushes me to go further, to go beyond my limits.”
But what Petrillo wants and Petrillo’s happiness isn’t the only issue.
The BBC does eventually get to the part about women who say it isn’t fair, but the part about Petrillo’s happiness and womanyness is what comes first.
Are we even sure about his visual impairment? Cheating in one categorization might be an indicator for cheating in any and all? In for a penny, in for a pound.
Highlighted of the article: “I don’t feel like I’m stealing anything from anyone.” Never has male entitlement been summed up so succinctly.
Bonus points for actually looking like the Silence of the Lambs guy in some of the photos.
I’ve been seeing people say the same thing about Jeffrey Marsh, the guy who does those creepy “you WILL accept me” videos – a definite Buffalo Bill vibe.
It’s all Buffalo Bill all the time now.
Ugh, that guy is terrifying.
Cw:
Feelings are important; paramount even. I’m pretty sure that’s right. I hope I’m right on that. Anyway, how long do we have to wait to get any service around here? When does the bar open?