What is your view on male circumcision?

[New Frenco Empire]

I still have most of mine, since the doctor fucked up. I actually like it the way it is, it's like jacket that it takes off whenever...

I'm not going anymore into this. I've probably already pushed the PG-13 rule to it's limit.

I think I may be scarred for life.

That's what I'm here for.

[Communal Earth]

Ban the practice all together. It will never be consensual. The male will always regret it because it decreases sensitivity and comfort and the practice itself is archaic and totally unneeded.

I wouldn't ban it. Consenting adults should be able to mutilate themselves as they please. Infants, however, should not.

I agree, consenting adults should be able mutilate themselves but the practice with infants should be entirely banned. #pissedthatIwasmutilated

[Ashyaria]

I'm against it, unless it is done for medical reasons, because it is an unnatural mutilation and completely unnecessary. It has its origin in Jewish and Muslim religion, although a majority of people from the USA still mistakenly believe circumcision is required for genital hygiene.

^^

[Rebellious Fishermen]

My child will probably be circumcised.

[UBS]

it decreases sensitivity and comfort

false

[Political Wisdom]

Hmm, we believe God made all babies perfect... except for their penises. So, let's make the rational decision to cut a piece of skin from the end of their dicks. lol

DO NOT USE THE WORD GOD IN FRONT OF ME!
GET BACK IN THE GOD THREAD!

No understanding of irony, huh?

[Benuty]

I want my goddamn foreskin back. That is my view.

Then sue your parents, and/or the doctor who performed the circumcision for violation of bodily rights.

[Communal Earth]

it decreases sensitivity and comfort

false

Explain how it is false.

[Occupied Deutschland]

Ban the practice all together. It will never be consensual. The male will always regret it(1) because it decreases sensitivity (2) and comfort (3) and the practice itself is archaic and totally unneeded (4).

1) This is not the case.
2) This is scientifically proven to not be the case.
3) I have seen nothing to prove this, and the results of the similar claim in point #2 (and the anti-circs 'side' history of not paying attention to the science on point #2) leads me towards skepticism.
4) *shrug*

[UBS]

I wouldn't ban it. Consenting adults should be able to mutilate themselves as they please. Infants, however, should not.

I agree, consenting adults should be able mutilate themselves but the practice with infants should be entirely banned. #pissedthatIwasmutilated

"Mutilation",I think we need better definition for this word,because technically any harm caused to a body could be considered mutilation.

[The Underground Movement Union]

I am circumcised. I actually support it, if it's used for religious or healthcare reasons only

[UBS]

Ban the practice all together. It will never be consensual. The male will always regret it(1) because it decreases sensitivity (2) and comfort (3) and the practice itself is archaic and totally unneeded (4).

1) This is not the case.
2) This is scientifically proven to not be the case.
3) I have seen nothing to prove this, and the results of the similar claim in point #2 (and the anti-circs 'side' history of not paying attention to the science on point #2) leads me towards skepticism.
4) *shrug*

Communal earth,my explanation

[New Frenco Empire]

religious

Why? There is no guarantee the child will grow up to be the same religion as you.

[ESTU]

Since abandoning Christianity, I really don't see the point of circumcision. I'd have to do some research on it before I make a full decision. As of this point, I'm not for it or against. If I were to have boy at this time, I'd probably have him circumcised just because I am. Keep things consistent.

Eh that is a pretty bad reason,seems like a little to much hassle just for that reason

Hassle? Its practically snipping the tip. What's the hassle about that?

[Page]

I want my goddamn foreskin back. That is my view.

Then sue your parents, and/or the doctor who performed the circumcision for violation of bodily rights.

I really can't blame my parents or my doctor for doing something society has largely convinced them is totally harmless if not necessary. And a lawsuit won't bring back one's foreskin.

[UBS]

religious

Why? There is no guarantee the child will grow up to be the same religion as you.

Yes and there is no guarantee a kid will stay in the USA,but you still have to say the pledge (at least to my understanding, I only came to america in high school,and they stop the pledge in high school)

[Communal Earth]

Ban the practice all together. It will never be consensual. The male will always regret it(1) because it decreases sensitivity (2) and comfort (3) and the practice itself is archaic and totally unneeded (4).

1) This is not the case.
2) This is scientifically proven to not be the case.
3) I have seen nothing to prove this, and the results of the similar claim in point #2 (and the anti-circs 'side' history of not paying attention to the science on point #2) leads me towards skepticism.
4) *shrug*

I heard differently.

[UBS]

Eh that is a pretty bad reason,seems like a little to much hassle just for that reason

Hassle? Its practically snipping the tip. What's the hassle about that?

True,I revoke that response I made

[Benuty]

Then sue your parents, and/or the doctor who performed the circumcision for violation of bodily rights.

I really can't blame my parents or my doctor for doing something society has largely convinced them is totally harmless if not necessary. And a lawsuit won't bring back one's foreskin.

Actually it can, if you gain enough money for foreskin restoration techniques.

[New Frenco Empire]

Why? There is no guarantee the child will grow up to be the same religion as you.

Yes and there is no guarantee a kid will stay in the USA,but you still have to say the pledge (at least to my understanding, I only came to america in high school,and they stop the pledge in high school)

And kids don't have to say it if they don't want. At least, they shouldn't be, but some American schools are backwards.

Not to mention, a couple patriotic words is nothing like dickskin.

[Sisterhood]

we'll never do that to our males in this empire...

[Benuty]

we'll never do that to our males in this empire...

NSG is OOC.

[Greed and Death]

Reduces HIV transmission
http://healthland.time.com/2013/04/17/w ... sk-of-hiv/

So we should make it mandatory on the same theory as mandatory vaccination. Any one who refuses is a homophobic misogynist prude.

[UBS]

1) This is not the case.
2) This is scientifically proven to not be the case.
3) I have seen nothing to prove this, and the results of the similar claim in point #2 (and the anti-circs 'side' history of not paying attention to the science on point #2) leads me towards skepticism.
4) *shrug*

I heard differently.

Take it from an actual circumcised man,it does not, and if it does,sex still feels pretty damn good even without that tiny piece of skin,unlike female genital mutilation which we can all agree is awful.

[Pelestria]

For those who have it as part of their religious traditions, fair enough. But I have found in my personal experience that in general it is completely unnecessary, and for those that like to cite health benefits- I have found the foreskin to be great as an indicator of the health of that area.