Reply to: circumcision without both parents consent

[SueEllen]

Yes, I don't think this is widely known - I only picked up on it through references in TV shows taking it for granted.

Although is it really completely without religious influence, or due to the large Jewish population and influence in American society?

Sheep mentality - I watched some Youtube video on it and apparently because a guy is circumcised and doesn't think it is a problem, he gets his son done.

[d000hg]

Americans are routinely circumcised, with no ritualistic or religious undertones.

Yes, I don't think this is widely known - I only picked up on it through references in TV shows taking it for granted.

Although is it really completely without religious influence, or due to the large Jewish population and influence in American society?

[SueEllen]

And what about Morris dancing?

Morris dancing should be banned. A few Eastern European countries do a similar dance with similar costumes but miles better.

[SueEllen]

That is where life gets very difficult. Suppose you have 2 parents who are getting divorced(unlikely I know but bear with me).

The child will be used(by the mother) to blackmail the father. Well, the man she is married to who is possibly not the father - 1 in 7 DNA tests find the man is not.

If the child was born within wedlock the man she was married to at the time is legally the child's father.

In regards to male and FGM they aren't compatible - you seem to have a problem getting this into your head may be you need to see photos -, plus there are countries in Asia e.g. Malaysia, Singapore, that take part in the sick practice of FGM.

[BrilloPad]

No. All rituals should be banned. Including secular ones. You can't be too careful.

How about the ritual dance the mods do before banning someone?

And what about Morris dancing?

[NotAllThere]

Whoosh.........

I am questioning whether rituals should be allowed.

God you are thick.

Missing sassy already?

No. All rituals should be banned. Including secular ones. You can't be too careful.

[northernladyuk]

I indeed to forgot your long-standing cretinism.

You couldn't make it up.

[BrilloPad]

But medics who do this without checking both parents have given consent really need locking up in my view, its outrageous

That is where life gets very difficult. Suppose you have 2 parents who are getting divorced(unlikely I know but bear with me).

The child will be used(by the mother) to blackmail the father. Well, the man she is married to who is possibly not the father - 1 in 7 DNA tests find the man is not.

[BrilloPad]

The thing you have to understand, Brillo, is that when you type a message, your tone of voice and facial expression cannot be determined, so if you type:



..it will be interpreted either on its own terms, or within the context of your long-standing misogyny. So don't be surprised if it is taken as a straight rhetorical question without any consideration that you may be attempting some clumsy irony

I indeed to forgot your long-standing cretinism.

I love most women. Apart from the ones I married....

[northernladyuk]

I am not back-peddaling. Just repeating what I said first time for the hard of understanding.

The thing you have to understand, Brillo, is that when you type a message, your tone of voice and facial expression cannot be determined, so if you type:

Maybe the African ritual(ancient and modern) of FGM should be allowed?

..it will be interpreted either on its own terms, or within the context of your long-standing misogyny. So don't be surprised if it is taken as a straight rhetorical question without any consideration that you may be attempting some clumsy irony

[scooterscot]

Worse than a night in the Thistle Hotel, Heathrow?

Alright get the razor and some salty hot oil..

[CoolCat]

I am not back-peddaling. Just repeating what I said first time for the hard of understanding.

IMO it should be banned except for medical reasons. Until the person concerned can give their own consent.

Stuff the sky-fairy nonsense.

Agreed

But medics who do this without checking both parents have given consent really need locking up in my view, its outrageous

[stek]

Americans are routinely circumcised, with no ritualistic or religious undertones.

I'm fact, one of the severed foreskins was recently elected President.

[northernladyuk]

IMO it should be banned except for medical reasons. Until the person concerned can give their own consent.

Stuff the sky-fairy nonsense.

I can see that - it's a fair argument. I can also see the counter-argument.

[BrilloPad]

So now you're back-pedalling. I respect that.

I don't think FGM should be allowed. I am also questioning around male infant circumcision. I can't make my mind up on that.

I am not back-peddaling. Just repeating what I said first time for the hard of understanding.

IMO it should be banned except for medical reasons. Until the person concerned can give their own consent.

Stuff the sky-fairy nonsense.