Posted on 06/19/2017 1:31:45 PM PDT by LSUfan
The American Civil Liberties Union launched a vocal opposition this week against a Maine bill criminalizing female genital mutilation (FGM), Mainely Media reports.
Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki is sponsoring the bill, saying that it would classify performing FGM as a Class B crime in the state, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. The bill would also punish the parent or guardian of the victim.
However, the Maine ACLU staunchly opposes the protection.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
Female circumcision is the equivalent of chopping off a man’s penis.
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