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I have a new (sometimes) controversial topic.

Circumcision: Barbaric genital mutilation or necessary medical intervention?

I really don't see any reason why we should cut the skin off our child's penis just for ascetics. I know a lot of people argue that it is to avoid infections, but if you ask anyone who has a foreskin they will very likely tell you that they have never had any problems with infections. Many European countries do not practice circumcision (correct me if I am wrong on this), most other countries who do, do it for religious reasons, Americans are the only ones who seem to hold to it so tightly for no explainable reason.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

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Wow..When I saw this I said out loud: "Holy shit c3..what did you think of next"
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Well, all I can say is that I'm circumcised, and it's never really bothered me, although I'm sure it did at the time. ^_^

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Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Well, all I can say is that I'm circumcised, and it's never really bothered me, although I'm sure it did at the time. ^_^


ditto
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Genital mutilation doesn't bother me more than all those peircings people have.
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In America it is common practice to circumcise our sons, but why? You all say you are circumcised and that it doesn't bother you, and it shouldn't. But have you ever wondered why you were circumcised? If you are Jewish or Muslim it is not even an issue, you have your answer, but for the rest of us, why?

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

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Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Because chicks dig it.


Ah, yes but why do chicks dig it? Perhaps most American chicks have never seen a entire penis, perhaps if they had they would prefer the complete package.

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Would you eat two bites from a burger made of foreskin for 5 million dollars?

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Originally posted by: C3PX
In America it is common practice to circumcise our sons, but why? You all say you are circumcised and that it doesn't bother you, and it shouldn't. But have you ever wondered why you were circumcised? If you are Jewish or Muslim it is not even an issue, you have your answer, but for the rest of us, why?



Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.

It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance.
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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
Originally posted by: C3PX
In America it is common practice to circumcise our sons, but why? You all say you are circumcised and that it doesn't bother you, and it shouldn't. But have you ever wondered why you were circumcised? If you are Jewish or Muslim it is not even an issue, you have your answer, but for the rest of us, why?



Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.

It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance.

This used to be (is) common practice in the US?!?! For all boys?!?!?

Wow... just, wow...

I never knew this. It's so weird. It's just like C3PX said, if it's because of religion you know why, but everyone else?
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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
Originally posted by: C3PX
In America it is common practice to circumcise our sons, but why? You all say you are circumcised and that it doesn't bother you, and it shouldn't. But have you ever wondered why you were circumcised? If you are Jewish or Muslim it is not even an issue, you have your answer, but for the rest of us, why?



Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.

It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance.


I agree about the maintenance. At least, that's what I've always assumed is an advantage, but it's not as though I can really make an informed comparison. Growing up, I always knew I was circumcised, and I knew what it was, but I never really thought about it. After all, mine was the only penis I'd seen, so there was no reason for me to think anybody else was any different.

Anyhow, as I was always told, it was my grandfather who convinced my mom to get me circumcised simply because it was what everybody else did, and he didn't want me to be made fun of in the locker room for looking different. As it turns out, I never had any nude locker room experiences in my life, so I guess it was just a waste. ^_~

There is no lingerie in space…

C3PX said: Gaffer is like that hot girl in high school that you think you have a chance with even though she is way out of your league because she is sweet and not a stuck up bitch who pretends you don’t exist… then one day you spot her making out with some skinny twerp, only on second glance you realize it is the goth girl who always sits in the back of class; at that moment it dawns on you why she is never seen hanging off the arm of any of the jocks… and you realize, damn, she really is unobtainable after all. Not that that is going to stop you from dreaming… Only in this case, Gaffer is actually a guy.

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Originally posted by: Arnie.d
Originally posted by: TheCassidy
Originally posted by: C3PX
In America it is common practice to circumcise our sons, but why? You all say you are circumcised and that it doesn't bother you, and it shouldn't. But have you ever wondered why you were circumcised? If you are Jewish or Muslim it is not even an issue, you have your answer, but for the rest of us, why?



Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.

It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance.

This used to be (is) common practice in the US?!?! For all boys?!?!?

Wow... just, wow...

I never knew this. It's so weird. It's just like C3PX said, if it's because of religion you know why, but everyone else?


Because chicks dig a dick that doesn't stink.

It's not mutilation, it's an upgrade.

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Yes! Finally a European. Yes Arnie. In America they cut the foreskin off of almost every boy. It is the parents decision, so they choose if they want it done or not, but the vast majority are (at least in the recent past this was true). It is a very common practice in the US.

I was born in America within the 70s and 80s, but for some reason was not circumcised. My dad was suppose to take me and he made it all the way to the hospital, but for some reason that he has never explained, he didn't have it done. My mom was upset because she was afraid it would always be getting infected (never had that problem in the slightest). Circumcised guys always say they are happy they are cut because they don't want to worry about maintenance, but I have never had any trouble, and any of my European buddies always laugh when they hear American guys say this. In the end it is a cultural thing I guess. But the question is why is it part of American culture?

Cassidy said: "Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.

It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance."

Hmm, so is this not as common in America anymore? I thought most kids were still circumcised. I have never heard of the pseudo hippy movement on circumcision, the whole idea is never something I thought about much until I lived in Europe, then I started to think how odd it was that Americans continue this ancient religious practice when at the same time they claim to be the most medically advanced society in the world (and no doubt they are). There is the argument that it is for hygienic reasons, but that really doesn't stand up that well. Especially in a country where taking a bath/shower everyday is common practice.




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Originally posted by: C3PX
Yes! Finally a European.


This is the first time that sequence of words has ever been spoken.

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Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Originally posted by: C3PX
Yes! Finally a European.


This is the first time that sequence of words has ever been spoken.


I have to say stinky you have grown on me.
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Originally posted by: sean wookie
Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Originally posted by: C3PX
Yes! Finally a European.


This is the first time that sequence of words has ever been spoken.


I have to say stinky you have grown on me.


Let's rub eachothers' stomachs.

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Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Originally posted by: sean wookie
Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Originally posted by: C3PX
Yes! Finally a European.


This is the first time that sequence of words has ever been spoken.


I have to say stinky you have grown on me.


Let's rub eachothers' stomachs.


Okay!!!!
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Originally posted by: C3PX
Yes! Finally a European. Yes Arnie. In America they cut the foreskin off of almost every boy. It is the parents decision, so they choose if they want it done or not, but the vast majority are (at least in the recent past this was true). It is a very common practice in the US.

I was born in America within the 70s and 80s, but for some reason was not circumcised. My dad was suppose to take me and he made it all the way to the hospital, but for some reason that he has never explained, he didn't have it done. My mom was upset because she was afraid it would always be getting infected (never had that problem in the slightest). Circumcised guys always say they are happy they are cut because they don't want to worry about maintenance, but I have never had any trouble, and any of my European buddies always laugh when they hear American guys say this. In the end it is a cultural thing I guess. But the question is why is it part of American culture?

Cassidy said: "Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.

It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance."

Hmm, so is this not as common in America anymore? I thought most kids were still circumcised. I have never heard of the pseudo hippy movement on circumcision, the whole idea is never something I thought about much until I lived in Europe, then I started to think how odd it was that Americans continue this ancient religious practice when at the same time they claim to be the most medically advanced society in the world (and no doubt they are). There is the argument that it is for hygienic reasons, but that really doesn't stand up that well. Especially in a country where taking a bath/shower everyday is common practice.


I could be wrong but I think in America it dates back to the time when masturbation was taboo and I guess without foreskin it's more difficult for children to masturbate.

It's not a cultural thing Americans brought from Europe.

Ehmm stinky, it's no upgrade...
"It doesn't take much to realize that nature didn't intend the foreskin and the penis to be separated at birth. Try retracting the foreskin of a newborn's penis and you're struck by the steadfast, tenacious grip it has on the glans, or head. The foreskin is sealed to its bounty like a silo, and only slowly, over the years, yields to full retractability. But it's far more than just a sheath. The foreskin contains thousands of highly sensitive sensory receptors called Meissner corpuscles, which are more abundant there than in any other part of the penis. Richly endowed with a profusion of blood vessels, it also has a ridged band of peripenic muscles that protects the urinary tract from contaminants, and an undersurface lined with mucocutaneous tissue found nowhere else on the body, which contains ectopic glands that produce natural emollients and antibacterial proteins similar to those found in mother's milk. With its frenar ridges and its thousands of nerve endings, the foreskin not only protects the glans, which in an intact male is extremely sensitive, it also accounts for roughly one-third of the penis' sexual perceptivity. In short, evolution has seen to it that the penises of all mammals come protected in a remarkably fine-tuned and responsive foreskin."


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Chicks dig it, and they say many uncircumcised dicks smell.

Have fun with your freakish, caveman dork. You can find a mate in the woods, bonk her over the head with your wooden club, and poke around in her enormous cavegirl bush.

I'm glad my parents have the foresight (pun so intended) to upgrade my unit. You won't find one fucking dude who regrets being circumcised as a baby. There's a reason for this.

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Have fun with your freakish, caveman dork. You can find a mate in the woods, bonk her over the head with your wooden club, and poke around in her enormous cavegirl bush.

LOL

You're just pissed because you're missing about 33% of your sexual perceptivity.

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I have no problem with sexual perceptivity. Bear with me as I do some quick math here. I last 30 seconds now..... with a foreskin I would be a whopping 33 percent more perceptive..... 30 seconds without one.... ok, carry the one..... do a little there number crunching there.....

10 seconds less.

There we have it, I would last 20 seconds with a foreskin. This is the creepiest fucking conversation I've ever been involved in.

From now on I'm demanding that you do not shave or wear deodorant. Your ears must remain fully-waxed from here on out as well. This is what nature has intended for our species Arnie, you out-of-control, unclean cave dweller.

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In this kind of debate everybody takes the side of what they have. You don't have circumcised guys woeing the day they lost their foreskin. The penis is a very sensitive subject for most guys, so nobody is going to admit to theirs being inferior. And inferiority is not the issue, the issue is why the hell do Americans still practice this? So far the best thing I have heard is the masturbation thing. It makes sense considering the way America has been in the past. But the modern world practically shuns the US' past, so why is this still so common? Especially if it was for that reason, when sexuality is considered healthy in today's society why would we still practice something that is a determent to manual sexual stimulation? I am not saying that is why it was done, but it makes sense.

Here are some of the general things I have been hearing, it smells and it is high matenence. I am not sure where circumcised guys come up with these things, but I have never felt there being a matenence issue, if you mean bathing, I thought circumcised guys did that too. I am not going to cut off the ends of my fingers because I feel it is too much work to wash my hands. And about the smell? What is to make them smellier than a circumcised one? I can see this being an issue if you never take a bath, but this is true for every external body part. I am not going to lop off my feet because they smell bad when I don't take a bath for a week.

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Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
I have no problem with sexual perceptivity. Bear with me as I do some quick math here. I last 30 seconds now..... with a foreskin I would be a whopping 33 percent more perceptive..... 30 seconds without one.... ok, carry the one..... do a little there number crunching there.....

10 seconds less.

There we have it, I would last 20 seconds with a foreskin. This is the creepiest fucking conversation I've ever been involved in.

From now on I'm demanding that you do not shave or wear deodorant. Your ears must remain fully-waxed from here on out as well. This is what nature has intended for our species Arnie, you out-of-control, unclean cave dweller.


Ah, but you see, ear wax and hair are things that grow back and do not involve bleeding when cut or removed. The foreskin removal involves a good deal of bleeding (though not so much with modern technology).

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape