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In reply to the discussion: Circumcision is grievous bodily harm, German judges rule [View all]Response to Lionessa (Reply #7)
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I'm calling my own parents idiots for having fallen for the propaganda of 1965.
JackRiddler
Jun 2012
#25
Did you know that the founder of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl didn't circumcise his son?
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2012
#94
TMI, but it's at least that much on my sons. And their equipment is pretty standard.
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2012
#106
Little different, female circumcision is akin to having the head of penis cut off, not
Lionessa
Jun 2012
#8
There is a difference between a piece of skin, and removing a "chunk" of a man.
Lionessa
Jun 2012
#37
That's too bad. I'm atheist, always have been and had my son done for med reasons,
Lionessa
Jun 2012
#7
My brother in law not impoverishd and knowing my ex-mother-in-law, there would be
Lionessa
Jun 2012
#38
Agreed. My son is a young preschooler and has no issues with being uncirc'd
FedUpWithIt All
Jun 2012
#122
So you should have had the right to cut off your own when you were an adult.
JackRiddler
Jun 2012
#14
It's debatable if the Oil Age has even progressed from the Stone Age, just say'n.
harun
Jun 2012
#29
Crap, can't find it and didn't comment or rec. Anyway saw it this morning,
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#68
Which all occur at higher rates in the circumcised U.S. than in intact Europe.
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2012
#114
Maybe Americans fuck more recklessly and more frequently without condoms.
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2012
#140
It is up to sovereign individuals to decide what body modifications they want.
JackRiddler
Jun 2012
#139
Children especially babies, are not sovereign individuals. They depend on their
JDPriestly
Jul 2012
#212
Because then they might not make the choice that the parents want them to make.
Sirveri
Jun 2012
#87
Germany is moving in the right direction, circumcision is barbaric, and the foreskin is necessary
ilikeitthatway
Jun 2012
#81
I agree. If an older male decides to do this fine, but don't do this to a infant...
midnight
Jun 2012
#84
I would say that reason she puts forward is really the reason many women advocate for circumcision.
go west young man
Jun 2012
#98
If a guy were to suggest that he prefers women with XYZ surgeries to make them prettier
4th law of robotics
Jun 2012
#159
Many people enjoy other people's cosmetic surgery, especially breast augmentation. nt
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#120
So what you're saying is that it's not actually necessary to be forced upon the child.
Sirveri
Jun 2012
#160
All I can say is that your "knowledge" of neonatal pain is about 30 years out of date.
Crunchy Frog
Jul 2012
#231
There's are laws in the west telling people what they can and cannot do religiously
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#162
What "public interest" is served by banning FGM? It's largely a private concern.
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#169
Its protected at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't change
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#224
Again, not all religious practices are guaranteed under the 1st Amendment. nt
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#201
I mentioned a few upthead: must have face exposed for a drivers license photo, polygamy,
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#204
I'm going to theorize that the acceptance of infant circumcision will also erode.
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#225
So then logically you must believe that girls undergoing FGM in secret is okay?
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#230
Although I agree, somehow I'm nervous that it was Germany to declare this first....
Taverner
Jul 2012
#207