Circumcision, yes or no?

[InsaneApache]

Is it right to subject babies to multilation in this way? After all they have no say in the matter!

I belive that circumcision is immoral and cruel. I move that we make circumcision prohibited unless there are compelling medical gounds.

Over to you gentlemen.

[rory_20_uk]

It does reduce infection and cancer.

there's no reason that it has to be performed on children. So why not delay and let the individual decide.

[Marshal Murat]

Hitler was circumcised. Jews aren't.

You draw the conclusion.

[Hooahguy]

Hitler was circumcised. Jews aren't.

You draw the conclusion.

um, say again?

by jewish law we are circumcised, like a conevant to G-d.

[Marshal Murat]

by jewish law we are circumcised, like a conevant to G-d.

I'm just going to say: EPIC FAIL

[Samurai Waki]

Let the individual decide.

[Hooahguy]

I'm just going to say: EPIC FAIL

oh, jeez, dont be like Che. be respectful to other, please.

[Che Roriniho]

It does reduce infection and cancer.

there's no reason that it has to be performed on children. So why not delay and let the individual decide.

Hear hear.

[KukriKhan]

It does reduce infection and cancer.

there's no reason that it has to be performed on children. So why not delay and let the individual decide.

I'll back the doc on this one.

[Pannonian]

Is it right to subject babies to multilation in this way? After all they have no say in the matter!

I belive that circumcision is immoral and cruel. I move that we make circumcision prohibited unless there are compelling medical gounds.

Over to you gentlemen.

Consenting adults are allowed to injure themselves, provided they are of sound enough mind to understand what they're doing. I'd say circumcision should fall under this. Children shouldn't be circumcised, for they are not yet responsible for their own welfare. Mentally handicapped adults shouldn't be circumcised, for they're not responsible enough to make these decisions either. Other than that, if an adult wants to be circumcised, it's their choice.

[ajaxfetish]

Where's Lemur? His genital-mutilation-thread spider sense must be out of whack for him not to be here yet.

I'd say let parents decide, but I'd encourage a choice not to absent medical or religious grounds and suggest seriously considering and questioning the procedure even on the religious grounds. I won't have any sons (or daughters) of mine circumcised. And as for the widespread nature of male circumcision in the US, I understand that started as an attempt to inhibit masturbation. It's pretty much a cultural tradition now.

Ajax

[Xiahou]

And as for the widespread nature of male circumcision in the US, I understand that started as an attempt to inhibit masturbation. It's pretty much a cultural tradition now.

It was WWI. Soldiers were circumcised, hoping to decrease the incidence of venereal disease. Now days, it's traditional.

[Mongoose]

One word: chaffing. It should definitely be banned. To hell with tradition. If someone today declared that he was forming a union with God by cutting off part of his body we'd probably lock him away - but because is Abraham sufficiently old we think it's all completely reasonable and respectable.

[TinCow]

One word: chaffing. It should definitely be banned. To hell with tradition. If someone today declared that he was forming a union with God by cutting off part of his body we'd probably lock him away - but because is Abraham sufficiently old we think it's all completely reasonable and respectable.

Chaffing? What kind of underwear are you using?

[Hooahguy]

One word: chaffing. It should definitely be banned. To hell with tradition. If someone today declared that he was forming a union with God by cutting off part of his body we'd probably lock him away - but because is Abraham sufficiently old we think it's all completely reasonable and respectable.

direct violation of the constitution. banning it would infringe on freedom of religion.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Is it right to subject babies to multilation in this way? After all they have no say in the matter!

I belive that circumcision is immoral and cruel. I move that we make circumcision prohibited unless there are compelling medical gounds.

Generally agreed, though I would support it only being prohibited for those under the age of majority, and after eighteen you can have one for any reason you like.

[Megas Methuselah]

I'm beggining to suspect my mom had me circumcised when I was a baby. She has yet to tell me.

[TinCow]

I'm beggining to suspect my mom had me circumcised when I was a baby. She has yet to tell me.

If it looks like Darth Vader, she had you snipped. If it looks like a snake in a turtleneck, she left you intact.

[Megas Methuselah]

Yeah, I know. Which is why I'm suspicious...

[TinCow]

Yeah, I know. Which is why I'm suspicious...

I know I shouldn't, but I've just got to ask. Are you saying you don't know whether you're circumcised or not?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I'm beggining to suspect my mom had me circumcised when I was a baby. She has yet to tell me.

I should think you'd have noticed by now.

[Kralizec]

Since little boys don't get a say in the matter I'm against it. On the other hand I know few guys who were circumcised when they were kids but all of them say it barely bothers them or not at all. Considering that there are many other decisions parents make for their kids with much more influence on their later lives I don't think it's a big issue.

Female circumcision is an abomination though.

[Louis VI the Fat]

The more moving parts, the more playful fun can be had.


Circumcision is child mutiliation. It's amputation of perfectly healthy body parts. Medical advantages are very tenous.

Did you know that cutting off a baby's ear lobes will decrease the change of him getting an infection on them by 100%?