JK Rowling

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12/14/2025, 4:08:17 PM
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Mary Lane Porter
@MLPTheFirst
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50d
@jk_rowling @legaltweetz It’s not a “mistake”, it’s a difference in biology, not “less than”. I also know those biological differences, and they don’t like that society is trying to force them in a box due to people trying to “stick it to trans”. Can’t we just support people as people and move on?
J.K. Rowling
@jk_rowling
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50d
@MLPTheFirst @legaltweetz Nobody denies that there are biological variations. Nobody denies that there are people who may have ambiguous genitalia at birth, or possess small amounts of tissue more typically found in the opposite sex. Nobody has ever denied that nature makes mistakes. However, there is no
Mary Lane Porter
@MLPTheFirst
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50d
@jk_rowling @legaltweetz My sister is an OBGYN in Fort Worth and has seen biological differences. Also, here is the National Inst of Health study on hermaphroditism https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/art…. It’s just not fair to put others in a box to make ourselves feel more comfortable.
J.K. Rowling
@jk_rowling
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50d
@MLPTheFirst @legaltweetz People with DSDs are still provably either male or female (with bodies demonstrably organised to produce one gamete or the other, even if infertile) and many of them have a great dislike of being called 'intersex'. There are no human hermaphrodites. No human being has ever
Mary Lane Porter
@MLPTheFirst
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50d
@jk_rowling @legaltweetz Intersex? Hermaphroditism ?
J.K. Rowling
@jk_rowling
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50d
@legaltweetz It never ends. 'What about post-menopausal women?' 'What about women who've had mastectomies?' 'What about women with PCOS?' What about women who've had hysterectomies?' 'What about women with MRKH syndrome?' These are all things that can only happen TO WOMEN.

The statement engages in a public discourse about biological differences and societal perceptions, particularly in the context of gender and identity. The tone is personal and seeks to clarify misconceptions about biological conditions, emphasizing individuality and rejecting the notion of being 'less than' due to a medical condition.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by clarifying misconceptions and promoting understanding of a medical condition without derogatory language. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the dignity of individuals with medical conditions by rejecting the notion of being 'less than' and not engaging in hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by sharing a personal experience to highlight the complexity of biological differences. [+2]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing misconceptions without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]