To me, I care not about tradition, it is abuse. The child has no say because an infant CANNOT say for himself.
It should be illegal until an age where a child can decide for himself - preferably adulthood really - as long as it is HIS decision, not the parents just because THEY want him snipped.
PUBLIC OPINION > Child Circumcision Should Not Be Allowed
SodaHead News
2012/06/29 21:00:00
A controversial court ruling in Germany classified child circumcision as "grievous bodily harm," upsetting religious communities over what some say is a religious right. The bulk of the issue falls on the way circumcision affects children who are too young to make their own decision. However, it has been a religious practice for thousands of years and many feel it should be protected as such.
This was an extremely heated debate, but after more than 1,300 votes, the public sided against circumcision. Those most concerned about freedom of religion were supportive of continuing to allow the practice, but the Top Opinion argued, "Religious freedom is about the baby's religion. I don't see how he can have one at that age." It's a delicate issue containing a perfect storm of controversy.
The Religious Response
As you might expect, the demographic breakdown shows religion was the backbone of the issue. Jewish and Muslim voters were almost unanimously supportive. Christian voters weren't as convinced, but still supported it with about two-thirds. By the time we got to the atheist vote, support was down to a mere 19%.
Underage Opposition
Nearly every demographic was split on this one, but next to religion and politics, age was one of the strongest divisions. There was a clear break at about age 35 -- below that age, support dropped nearly a third. Evidently, the younger generations are either not as convinced of the benefits, or not as concerned with tradition.
Men Don't Mind the Snip
Oddly enough, those directly affected by circumcision (males) were more likely to support it. It's also interesting to note that female voters were more likely to oppose circumcision, as there was some discussion over what women prefer... if you know what we mean.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about circumcision. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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Depsycho 2012/06/29 21:12:39
What other part of a baby can a parent have cut off of a newborn just at a whim? Why is it the genitalia that's the target? Why not an earlobe?
Less than 1% of males will ever experience a genital infection in their lifetime. Plus, the infections males get are the same exact bacteria, fungals (yeasts) and virals that females get. They simply can not discern or discriminate between male and female cells. That means the same exact medications are equally effective for both. Should we be cutting the labia off of girls to prevent these infections?
No response accepted.
The removal of the foreskin the glands keratinize, which gives the penis a hard, solid texture, and desensitizes the nerves after it’s already cut off about 50%. In total, males lose around 80% of feeling from being circumcised at birth.
There are no benefits.
Circumcision has been a religious right for THOUSANDS of years and it is a covenant that preserves the Jewish people not to mention all the health benefits for both Jew and gentile.
Only under modern liberalism do age-old religious rites equal 'abuse' and depravity equals virtue.
Liberalism perverts morality and must be defeated for the survival of civilization.
Such as?
Do you support or oppose female circumcision, which other religions and cultures have practiced for thousands of years, for similar reasons?
Female circumcision is very different as in women it is removing the clitoris to prevent sexual arousal.
Male circumcision does nothing to prevent arousal.
Being lectured by a female on the issue.
Since I have literally been on both sides of the issue, I can assure you that you madame are wrong.
Keep your hands off other kid's penises.
And there is also limited evidence for whether or not it is cleaner to be circumsised or not; however, medical science is leaning slightly toward circumcision being slightly cleaner.
I am glad to be where I am.
Your morality is too perverse to recognize your perversion.
The notion that circumcision prevents UTIS has been debunked: http://www.cirp.org/library/d...
So has the notion that circumcision prevents the spread of HIV and other STDs: http://www.circumstitions.com...
The only thing you "gain" via circumcision is the keratinization of the glands, which gives the penis a hard, solid texture, and desensitizes the nerves RIGHT after it’s already cut off by about about 50%. Males lose around 80% of feeling from being circumcised at birth.
Nice propaganda website.
You keep your hands off the penis of other people's kids.