Because essentially the question is, ‘Do you believe in human rights, science, and health care?’
If they don’t believes trans women are women, then they don’t believe in human rights for trans people, don’t believe in the science that says being trans is a real biological thing, and don’t believe in treating gender dysphoria with health care that’s proven to be incredibly effective.
Why would any politician answer a politically loaded question that is ultimately meaningless?
Because essentially the question is, ‘Do you believe in human rights, science, and health care?’
If they don’t believes trans women are women, then they don’t believe in human rights for trans people, don’t believe in the science that says being trans is a real biological thing, and don’t believe in treating gender dysphoria with health care that’s proven to be incredibly effective.