Quote Originally Posted by Gilrandir View Post
Personally I don't see much difference between FGM and circumcision: both are performed against the will of the victim, both are justified by some religious tenets, both are physiologically arbitrary/optional.
AFAIK circumcision isn't common in the UK. Britons go to religious congregations every Jewish sabbath to sing songs of praise (and abuse), but circumcision isn't a requirement. Appropriately coloured scarves are an adequate substitute.