I don't understand circumcision surgery in America

**Ian Gills** · 08-18-2011, 05:19 PM

This is probably a little fine line with the mods but any European that has a boy child here in America had best beware.

In Europe, circumcision is reserved for those few of the faith, typically Jews.

In America, they're all at it!

I say keep the skin. Or let the boy decide for himself someday.

It's crazy here!

**SteveW** · 08-18-2011, 07:14 PM

Ian,
Finally something that I agree with you about!

I think this is one of those "We've always done it, so we should keep doing it" kind of things - not really done thoughtfully as a society for medical or religious reasons but "just because."

**SacCity** · 08-18-2011, 07:42 PM

Two points,
From the American girls I've talked to,
Here in the states you are much more likely to recieve oral sex if your circumcized.

Second, being circumcized there is a reduced risk of catching AIDs. But this is information gained after the fact,
Michael

**BobL43** · 08-19-2011, 03:48 AM

Did you know that NYC fire hydrants are styled that way?

**Tom Sawyer** · 08-19-2011, 04:12 AM

The practice began during WWI when thousands of soldiers were exposed to venerial desease. It was thought that circumcision would make cleaning and treating the area easier. The practice stuck. Though still common it is no longer done automatically at birth anymore and the parents have to request it now.

**SteveW** · 08-19-2011, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

The practice began during WWI when thousands of soldiers were exposed to venerial desease. It was thought that circumcision would make cleaning and treating the area easier. The practice stuck. Though still common it is no longer done automatically at birth anymore and the parents have to request it now.

Consent from parents has always been a requirement, but it really depends on how the doctor asks the question. Now there is more of an attempt to actually have parents weigh the risks vs the benefits than in days gone by.

**LOTW** · 08-19-2011, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ian Gills

This is probably a little fine line with the mods but any European that has a boy child here in America had best beware.

In Europe, circumcision is reserved for those few of the faith, typically Jews.
In America, they're all at it!
I say keep the skin. Or let the boy decide for himself someday.
It's crazy here!

It is simple Ian. If its unnecessary, gets in the way, and serves no useful purpose, we cut it. Just like taxes.

**Cookie** · 08-19-2011, 10:02 AM

it is just a simple little ... whack... Ian. You won't even miss it. Just don't distract them.

**ballvalve** · 08-19-2011, 10:32 AM

Best reason not to be circumsized is in case an arab nut case hi-jacks your plane, or for the upcoming ww3 in the mid east.

Lot of Arabs still circumsize their WOMEN. That'll keep them in the compound kitchen and out of the cowboy bars.

**Lgbpop** · 01-11-2012, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by LOTW

If its unnecessary, gets in the way, and serves no useful purpose, we cut it. Just like taxes.

There's the difference between the US and Canada...If its unnecessary, gets in the way, and serves no useful purpose, we elect him to office.

**Cookie** · 01-12-2012, 08:24 AM

I found this today,
interesting reading if anything.
http://news.yahoo.com/hiv-transmissi...150822469.html

just one thing, I noticed mentioned was this,
Male circumcision reduced the risk of HIV transmission by 47 percent.

**DonL** · 01-12-2012, 09:45 AM

Castration works better..

Sorry Cookie.

Can't argue with the truth.

Please forgive me.

**BobL43** · 01-12-2012, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by DonL

Castration works better..

Sorry Cookie.

Can't argue with the truth.

Please forgive me.

we're talking 2 different things for 2 very different reasons. circumcising a rapist will not stop him from raping again, nor the desire for sex, but castration will for sure.