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Rosie Duffield's apology letter is good, actually.
First, no TWAW/TMAM. That's what they'll have wanted, she didn't yield. In fact, by saying "women's and trans groups" she clearly sees them as separate. (She does say "different groups of women" later, but it's vague enough.) 1/
First, no TWAW/TMAM. That's what they'll have wanted, she didn't yield. In fact, by saying "women's and trans groups" she clearly sees them as separate. (She does say "different groups of women" later, but it's vague enough.) 1/
She contextualises this debate as one about language (not identity), and that she's apologising for carelessness (not for being wrong about who has a cervix). And later, again, she makes clear that it's about better communication and raising health screening awareness. 2/
Really, the worst thing she does from a GC perspective is saying "most women, some trans men, and some non-binary people..." - which I don't think is so bad. It's the bare minimum she can do in this situation. It's enough to get her out of this hole, but no more. 3/4
She ends by appealing to proper debate and mutual respect. She knows all too well that these concepts are anathema to the people calling for her head.
Ultimately, I think the whole apology is very carefully written and gives little ground to the trans cult. It's good, actually.
Ultimately, I think the whole apology is very carefully written and gives little ground to the trans cult. It's good, actually.
