I am actually surprised a thread hasn't been made on this topic before. OK, maybe I'm not that surprised, but what the hey? Here goes.
I did a search of MoFo on the word and turned up only like 5 or 6 posts. So I figured me being one of the guys that starts some rather weird topics, I might as well start this one.
I'm going to quote the only really relevant posts I found.
The following two quotes were replies.
Now, I'm sure you're asking why in the world did I start this thread? Well, I don't remember exactly how I got on the topic with a friend, but I when I did some actual research into the differences between uncircumcised and circumcised and purpose of foreskin. In short, I was pretty pissed off. I can't believe we actually do something so barbaric as this anymore. I'm all for it if someone *wants* to do it and decides on it, but it pisses me off that a large portion of children have no say; me included.
I have attached a poll that is answerable for both genders. So chime in folks.
In case you're not well read on this topic, THIS site is pretty much the goto source for information.
The operation is purely cosmetic, IMO. There's nothing wrong with cosmetic operations, but forcing one, especially an irreversible one, on a child and giving them no choice in the matter is wrong. Discuss?
EDIT: I didn't make the poll as clear as possible. If a moderator could just remove the for it and against it from the male choices that would make it better, I would imagine.
I did a search of MoFo on the word and turned up only like 5 or 6 posts. So I figured me being one of the guys that starts some rather weird topics, I might as well start this one.
I'm going to quote the only really relevant posts I found.
Of course. Circumcision is the most positive historical development the Abrahamic religions have initiated. As a matter of hygiene it is essential.
News to me. I've talked to a guy online who regards circumcision as his pet issue, as it were, and had a fair amount of research to backup the idea that there was really no benefit to it at all; and that, in fact, it's more likely to be harmful than helpful. It produces a certain amount of desensitization, for example, and increases the risk of infection.
It only helps with hygiene in the sense that you've got one less place to wash, but beyond that, the only reason to do it is that other people do. I'd say it's only "essential" if you want to skip a shower or two whilst not turning off your significant other.
It only helps with hygiene in the sense that you've got one less place to wash, but beyond that, the only reason to do it is that other people do. I'd say it's only "essential" if you want to skip a shower or two whilst not turning off your significant other.
I think we should do a circumcision poll here. I think it would be fascinating. If anyone actually did it.
I myself am circumcised, I think that uncircumcised penises look kind of weird, but I do wonder what it would be like to be uncircumcised. I am kind of pissed off that I was denied that priviledge -- I mean, I was born with extra penis, and they cut it off? WTF?! No wonder I'm gay! Since they removed part of my penis, I'm in search of more.
Also, you say that it's good because it's one less place to wash? Well, don't you think it would be a guy's favorite place to wash? Can anybody confirm that?
I myself am circumcised, I think that uncircumcised penises look kind of weird, but I do wonder what it would be like to be uncircumcised. I am kind of pissed off that I was denied that priviledge -- I mean, I was born with extra penis, and they cut it off? WTF?! No wonder I'm gay! Since they removed part of my penis, I'm in search of more.
Also, you say that it's good because it's one less place to wash? Well, don't you think it would be a guy's favorite place to wash? Can anybody confirm that?
I have attached a poll that is answerable for both genders. So chime in folks.
In case you're not well read on this topic, THIS site is pretty much the goto source for information.
The operation is purely cosmetic, IMO. There's nothing wrong with cosmetic operations, but forcing one, especially an irreversible one, on a child and giving them no choice in the matter is wrong. Discuss?
EDIT: I didn't make the poll as clear as possible. If a moderator could just remove the for it and against it from the male choices that would make it better, I would imagine.
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"This is that human freedom, which all boast that they possess, and which consists solely in the fact, that men are conscious of their own desire, but are ignorant of the causes whereby that desire has been determined." -Baruch Spinoza
"This is that human freedom, which all boast that they possess, and which consists solely in the fact, that men are conscious of their own desire, but are ignorant of the causes whereby that desire has been determined." -Baruch Spinoza