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only that some parents do not want it for their children
but medicine says their in a net gain.
but medicine says their in a net gain.
and as for the circumcision discussion, rational argument falls down (not heavily ) but enough so that doing it is better for an individual than not. It is like vaccinations, better to do it.
only that some parents do not want it for their children
but medicine says their in a net gain.
So, if the benefits in Africa are say, 98%The problem with this is that it doesn't hold up in the West. Particularly when it comes to the spread of STDs or penile infections, we are talking about benefits which are clear in places like sub-Saharan Africa where personal hygiene is not of the standard that we are used to and where condom use is not widespread, whether for cultural or financial reasons.
No, not really.
Vaccines are all recommended to be used on the population at large because otherwise you lose herd immunity.
Here, it is very clearly being stated that the medical benefits are not substantive enough to recommend routine circumcision.
So not at all the same thing.
only that some parents do not want it for their children
but medicine says their in a net gain.
It's nothing like vaccinations, deep
There are no organizations devoted to stopping the piercing of baby girls' ears even though this too is essentially a non-essential cosmetic change.
It's a pretty small part though. . .
My argument is that the true big difference is there is no religious/sexual baggage attached to ear piercing.
As a woman, I have noticed a difference in tactile responsiveness between circumcised and uncircumcised men, FWIW.
anitram said:As a woman, I have noticed a difference in tactile responsiveness between circumcised and uncircumcised men, FWIW.
According to that same logic they should also remove the appendix at a young age. Thing has no use and it would prevent possible appendicitis.
for that reason it should not be prohibited
and a recommendation by them is reasonable.
I must say I'm really surprised by many of the responses on this topic. People who are normally pretty sharp, seem to be. . .less so on this topic.
I really expected to hear stronger arguments than what's been put forth so far. Are we seriously comparing an appendectomy to circumcision? I mean, really?