JK Rowling

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12/14/2025, 4:15:41 PM
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Mary Lane Porter
@MLPTheFirst
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@jk_rowling @legaltweetz My differences aren’t wrong, just different. I never said anything about a 3rd sex. The respectful thing for us to do with everyone is to acknowledge that if we are neither the patient nor the doctor, we should keep our hands and opinions out of other people’s bodies.
J.K. Rowling
@jk_rowling
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@MLPTheFirst @legaltweetz I was born with a bleeding disorder. That doesn't make me a new variety of human. I don't feel 'less than' people without it, but nor does my bleeding disorder mean an inability to clot should be considered an innate attribute of the human species. I inherited an unusual physical
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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@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

The statement is part of a broader discussion on biological differences, gender identity, and societal perceptions, which are significant public issues. The tone is respectful, aiming to clarify the context of the conversation and address the inclusion of people with DSDs (Differences of Sexual Development) in the discussion.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by maintaining a respectful tone and focusing on clarifying the conversation's context. [+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 privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in personal attacks or derogatory language. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by clarifying the original context of the conversation and addressing the inclusion of DSDs. [+1]
  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 the points raised without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]