Circumcision

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(01-19-2016, 12:11 PM)Benton Wrote: http://circumcisiondecisionmaker.com/circumcision-facts/



I dunno the validity of the information. But the issue isn't as simple as tossing out hypothetical.

In western culture, we chop off a part of the penis because of religion... and some people die or get injured. In another culture they chop off part of the vagina because of religion... and some people die or get injured.

If you are looking to support your position you can find about anything on the web. For instance the American Academy of Periatrics states:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/New-Benefits-Point-to-Greater-Benefits-of-Infant-Circumcision-But-Final-Say-is-Still-Up-to-parents-Says-AAP.aspx

Quote:Since the last policy was published, scientific research shows clearer health benefits to the procedure than had previously been demonstrated. According to a systematic and critical review of the scientific literature, the health benefits of circumcision include lower risks of acquiring HIV, genital herpes, human papilloma virus and syphilis. Circumcision also lowers the risk of penile cancer over a lifetime; reduces the risk of cervical cancer in sexual partners, and lowers the risk of urinary tract infections in the first year of life. The AAP believes the health benefits are great enough that infant male circumcision should be covered by insurance, which would increase access to the procedure for families who choose it.