San Francisco circumcision ban struck from ballot

[Jimbuna]

Great topic...not

[AngusJS]

I didn't know that freedom of religion allows you to mutilate your child's body without his consent.

[MH]

Originally Posted by AngusJS

I didn't know that freedom of religion allows you to mutilate your child's body without his consent.

As if you really know something about it.

[AngusJS]

Originally Posted by MH

As if you really know something about it.

What I do know is that you do not own your children, and that the only body that you own is your own.

Forcing an unnecessary permanent change in your child's body even though he has not consented and cannot consent is pretty obviously wrong whether religiously motivated, or not.

Indeed, if circumcision is protected by the First Amendment, then a whole slew of procedures would also be protected, like tatooing, piercing, etc. - things that would rightly be considered child abuse. Circumcision is different only because it is widespread and traditional. But that doesn't make it right.

Do you understand that?

[MH]

Originally Posted by AngusJS

What I do know is that you do not own your children, and that the only body that you own is your own.

Forcing an unnecessary permanent change in your child's body even though he has not consented and cannot consent is pretty obviously wrong whether religiously motivated, or not.

Very deep and thoughtfull...
Thank you foreskin man

[gimpy117]

Originally Posted by AngusJS

Forcing an unnecessary permanent change in your child's body even though he has not consented and cannot consent is pretty obviously wrong whether religiously motivated, or not.

I'm circumcised and am not Jewish I thank my parents for it. why? Hygiene. It's often done to lessen chances of infection and STD's

[Ducimus]

You know.... what people do with their F'ing peckers.. really is no business of the state.

[razark]

Originally Posted by gimpy117

It's often done to lessen chances of infection and STD's

Except there's not very much in the way of compelling evidence it does any good.

Originally Posted by Ducimus

You know.... what people do with their F'ing peckers.. really is no business of the state.

It's not theirs. It's their child's. I have no problem with someone old enough to make an informed decision having it done. I do wonder how many adults are willing to have the procedure done, though.