Posted on 01/03/2008 8:43:55 AM PST by Lorianne
You’re right. I hate the slanted wording. Whether male or female, it’s clearly involuntary genital alteration.
Nothing. But I DO have a problem with people conflating circumcision with FGM. It happens on almost every thread here on FGM, and it is pathetic.
In case you didn't notice, this thread isn't about "the foreskin". Its about little girls being mutilated, never to have the chance to experience the pleasure of sex. There was never a mention of circumcision in the original post.
In this day & age, cleaniless is not a great reason to remove sensitive tissue.
I never mentioned cleanliness, you must have me confused with someone else.
Not "alteration"
It's MUTILATION...
I think most men in the USA accept the male version of invlountary genital alteration (IGA) because they themselves have been altered. So they accept it. And rationalize it. To do otherwise would be, for men, to reject oneself and one’s masculinity. It’s very personal.
Wouldn't this same argument apply to men that have not been circumcised?
I agree that it is mutilation. Why must you insist that it’s not alteration when it so clearly is?
Very good. The same argument could me made either way. Except, an uncircumsized man does not HAVE TO ACCEPT IT. He has a choice.
For the man who was cut as a baby, the choice has been removed with the foreskin. So he must accept.
Until of course “he” decides to become a “she” has the mutilation and has a bunch of foreskin put back on?
And here I thought this thread was about female genital mutilation!
I assume "Alteration" is inherent in the term "Mutilation".
But, if you just want to argue, lots move on to:
Which is your favorite Brady....
I like Peter.
A choice, but a Hobson's choice, perhaps. My understanding is that adult circumcision is, to say the least, an extremely uncomfortable procedure that is generally discouraged. It just may not be a viable option for many adults.
Excellent point.
It sure wouldn’t be a viable option for me.
However, I do know a man, a father and husband, who did it. I thought he was nuts.
Fred isn’t too bright. Give him some slack.
“It happens on almost every thread here on FGM, and it is pathetic.”
Just like someone always finds a way to bring up abortion, illegal immigration and Terri. Oops, I just did all three...a trifecta. I think I won something.
Fromoda.
More's the pity.
Its impossible to gave a real discussion about FGM around here without certain people telling us we're just as bad becuase of circumcision.
The two things are completely, totally different, no matter the semantic games some around here want to play.
FGM is a heinous, brutal act that needs to be erased from society.
No thank you
This thread is making me sick.
I think everyone agrees that removing the girls clit is wrong on every level.
I have never seen anyone advocate for this mutilation.
How many “oh, this is so wrong” posts do you need to read?
Uh, tonsil removal is a completely routine procedure, no matter the age, as opposed to adult circumcision.
And since we vaccinate for chicken pox, you could make the argument that we do "(g)ive 'em chicken pox" when they're young.
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