Why is it controversial to want to end male genital mutilation (circumcision)?

[Anonymous]

Why is it controversial to want to end male genital mutilation (circumcision)?

[dynamicyandere]

Some religions (e. g. Judaism) practice circumcision as part of their religion.


Banning circumcision would be banning an important part of Jewish tradition/beliefs.


So it’s controversial because it would be stopping a practice that has been done for thousands of years in Judaism (and other religions that practice circumcision).


But, the other side of the coin is the protection of children.


Should children be subject to genital mutilation when they are too young to consent to it?


It’s a permanent change to the body and perhaps should be left for the child to decide in the future.


Do parents have the right to do whatever they wish to their children?


But parents HAVE to make certain decisions for their children while their children can’t make decisions for themselves yet.


Where do they draw the line?


That’s where the controversy lies.

[NamerOfStars]

Two reasons: first, because the primary group pushing for its continued legalization in this country is the Jews, and it's politically incorrect to push for anything that could be seen as "opposing" them (that so many of the people arguing against it are ALSO Jews is lost on many), and second, because it's seen as challenging the narrative of "woman=victim", since it's taking away perceived victimhood points from women.

Logically speaking, of course, since girls are already protected, but boys aren't, protecting boys as well would be putting them on equal ground, making it MORE possible to claim victimhood for females- but logic isn't exactly the strong suit of people pushing for the status quo on this issue.

[UCrayCray]

I can’t believe “don’t cut your child’s genitalia” is a controversial statement.
I don’t care what religion you are.
Don’t cut your children’s genitalia.

[OlderAndWiser]

It's controversial because not everyone agrees with your position.

Not everyone agrees with your position so you call it controversial.

So people disagree about someting that has virtually no consequence for most people. Why should it be a big deal?

[Dargil]

Because Wokesters are continually creating new outrages to be victimized by. Your speed shop is next, if you sell brake parts. Master and Slave cylinders. OMG! RUN!

[OlderAndWiser]

@Dargil It's my privilege. My ancestors owned slaves!

[Dargil]

Untold secret here. Mine BRED them.

[molonski2]

It certainly shouldn't be , the skin is there for a reason , ludicrous unrequired action , well outdated.

[Anonymous]

Why would any guy want such an ugly body part if it can be changed?

It makes no sense.

[Agagagagaga]

Sort of like your face?

[Asker]

Women have no place saying male foreskin is gross when women also have foreskin. Don’t be a hypocrite.

[Anonymous]

Because mothers

[BarryLiverstone]

Why ask anon?