"...The dislike of Rapinoe is so widespread and apparent that it had ESPN feature writer Katie Barnes asking why people “hated” her so much:
Before I get into my specific thoughts on the subject of Megan Rapinoe, let’s dissect the tweet a little bit.
While it’s true that most people (whether they like her or not) will “likely never” get to meet Megan Rapinoe, insinuating they have no reason to dislike her because she “has no bearing on their lives” is more than a little bit off.
Whether she’d admit to it or not, Rapinoe has appointed herself as a spokesperson of sorts not just for women but also for the LGBTQ community. She advocates policy positions and has even become a pal of the Biden administration. So yes, being in the powerful position she is, Rapinoe has the ability to impact the lives of every American by way of her advocacy. The dislike of her isn’t just because she’s an annoying person; it’s because her critics don’t want her ill-informed opinions on issues like “equal pay” and “transgender rights” to become more pervasive in the American/political psyche than they already are.
Beyond that, there is a lot to dislike about Rapinoe...Read all.
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