San Francisco circumcision ban struck from ballot

Gerald · 07-29-11, 08:55 AM

A San Francisco judge has struck a proposed male circumcision ban from a November ballot, ruling that the city cannot regulate medical procedure and citing religious freedom protections.

The ruling was applauded by opponents of the proposed ban, who attacked it as anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim.

In May, advocates of a ban gathered enough voter signatures to put the measure on the city's ballot.

They described the sacred rite for Jews and Muslims as "genital mutilation".

The measure, which qualified in May for a spot on the ballot, would have made circumcision of a minor boy punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 (£612) fine.

The US federal government already bans female circumcision.

Jewish and Muslim groups said the proposal was an assault on their ancient religious practice and likened the proposal to circumcision bans in the Soviet Union.

Lloyd Schofield described the ancient Jewish and Muslim rite as "forced genital cutting"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14335715

Note: 28 July 2011 Last updated at 21:21 GMT

Skybird · 07-29-11, 09:03 AM

Stupid judge, stupid religions. Obviously both suffered a circumcision right between their ears.

Lets not circumcise them, but cut their balls off. In the name of evolution, I mean.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 07-29-11, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Stupid judge, stupid religions. Obviously both suffered a circumcision right between their ears.

Do you mean procedure?

Gerald · 07-29-11, 11:04 AM

It's lobotomy ....

krashkart · 07-29-11, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

It's lobotomy ....

CaptainMattJ. · 07-29-11, 12:19 PM

well, me personally being circumsized, i can say theres nothing wrong with my equipment and accessories. It doesnt affect anything. Female circumcision, however, lobs off the clitoris, and THAT is mutilation and is rightfully banned.

MH · 07-29-11, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Stupid judge, stupid religions. Obviously both suffered a circumcision right between their ears.

Lets not circumcise them, but cut their balls off. In the name of evolution, I mean.

Sometimes evolution takes care of itself....

Gerald · 07-29-11, 02:06 PM

Some have no "balls" and then it becomes less of a problem

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	San Francisco circumcision ban struck from ballot A San Francisco judge has struck a proposed male circumcision ban from a November ballot, ruling that the city cannot regulate medical procedure and citing religious freedom protections. The ruling was applauded by opponents of the proposed ban, who attacked it as anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim. In May, advocates of a ban gathered enough voter signatures to put the measure on the city's ballot. They described the sacred rite for Jews and Muslims as "genital mutilation". The measure, which qualified in May for a spot on the ballot, would have made circumcision of a minor boy punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 (£612) fine. The US federal government already bans female circumcision. Jewish and Muslim groups said the proposal was an assault on their ancient religious practice and likened the proposal to circumcision bans in the Soviet Union. Lloyd Schofield described the ancient Jewish and Muslim rite as "forced genital cutting" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14335715 Note: 28 July 2011 Last updated at 21:21 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,679 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Stupid judge, stupid religions. Obviously both suffered a circumcision right between their ears. Lets not circumcise them, but cut their balls off. In the name of evolution, I mean. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	It's lobotomy .... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	well, me personally being circumsized, i can say theres nothing wrong with my equipment and accessories. It doesnt affect anything. Female circumcision, however, lobs off the clitoris, and THAT is mutilation and is rightfully banned. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

07-29-11, 02:06 PM	#8
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Some have no "balls" and then it becomes less of a problem __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie