Circumcision: How does it work?

[tyrannosaurus vex]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

If those are my choices, I guess I have nothing to say.

[tyrannosaurus vex]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

If those are my choices, I guess I have nothing to say.

But pediatricians have made up your mind for you! They have authority and their opinions are based on stuff. These are your options, I'm sorry.


EDIT:
Okay sorry that wasn't explanatory enough. What I'm actually asking here is do you think circumcision is worthwhile? Does it have social implications that (should) override individual choice to some degree? Does it depend on the average health situation in the geographical location in question? Etc.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

If those are my choices, I guess I have nothing to say.

But pediatricians have made up your mind for you! They have authority and their opinions are based on stuff. These are your options, I'm sorry.

Ok, then I'll have to say circumcision is good for people who don't understand the concept of soap.

[tyrannosaurus vex]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

If those are my choices, I guess I have nothing to say.

But pediatricians have made up your mind for you! They have authority and their opinions are based on stuff. These are your options, I'm sorry.

Ok, then I'll have to say circumcision is good for people who don't understand the concept of soap.

This is true, but also soap isn't universally available in all parts of the world, or easily affordable even when it's available. Some cultures don't practice the daily bath, too.

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

Cut/uncut threads are always good.

[tyrannosaurus vex]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

Cut/uncut threads are always good.

This is a cultural issue in many places that amounts to more than a "cut/uncut thread." There are real benefits in some cases, there are people who genuinely struggle with this decision. Also, they can talk about this on NPR without it devolving into what you're suggesting, and I'd like to think we're better than NPR, for chrissake.

[Freeky]

Circumcisions are good because they line my pockets,  but since health insurance doesn't cover them the decision should be left up to the parents.  [/pediatrician]

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

Cut/uncut threads are always good.

This is a cultural issue in many places that amounts to more than a "cut/uncut thread." There are real benefits in some cases, there are people who genuinely struggle with this decision. Also, they can talk about this on NPR without it devolving into what you're suggesting, and I'd like to think we're better than NPR, for chrissake.

Well, it's kinda up there with immunization threads, historically. 

Personally, I am neither for nor against it.  It's a matter of preference.

Female circumcision, on the other hand, is barbarism and people who do it should be flung out of windows.

[tyrannosaurus vex]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

Cut/uncut threads are always good.

This is a cultural issue in many places that amounts to more than a "cut/uncut thread." There are real benefits in some cases, there are people who genuinely struggle with this decision. Also, they can talk about this on NPR without it devolving into what you're suggesting, and I'd like to think we're better than NPR, for chrissake.

Well, it's kinda up there with immunization threads, historically. 

Personally, I am neither for nor against it.  It's a matter of preference.

Female circumcision, on the other hand, is barbarism and people who do it should be flung out of windows.

Female circumcision should be forcefully eradicated with fire and flying lead, cultural preferences and history be damned.

Immunization: I hate that there's even a discussion about that, but I'll keep my mouth shut.

Male circumcision, since I haven't actually stated a position: I think it should be up to the parents, because it's so deeply culturally ingrained, but it should also be discussed as a health issue and further choice should be given to the individual. The exception to this is in areas badly plagued by diseases that can be kept in check by circumcision in those areas, where it should be state policy until the epidemic is contained.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

If those are my choices, I guess I have nothing to say.

But pediatricians have made up your mind for you! They have authority and their opinions are based on stuff. These are your options, I'm sorry.

Ok, then I'll have to say circumcision is good for people who don't understand the concept of soap.

This is true, but also soap isn't universally available in all parts of the world, or easily affordable even when it's available. Some cultures don't practice the daily bath, too.

Well, all I know is that I've never had any hygiene problems with my dick, nor have I ever had any STDs since I've made sure to use protection. It's my dick, I don't want anything bad happening to it after all. So that leaves only penile cancer, and while it might be awhile for me to find out, my father never got it, nor my grandfather. Can't speak about my great-grandfather but I think it's more likely he died of heart disease.

[P3nT4gR4m]

Foreskins rule. You can keep things in them. They're like tiny little wallets, made out of your junk

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Foreskins rule. You can keep things in them. They're like tiny little wallets, made out of your junk

Also this.

[Don Coyote]

Now that all the science and research is in,

Is circumcision good because it affirms positive cultural traditions?

Is circumcision good because of the proven benefits it provides in hygiene and disease risk?

Or is circumcision good for some other reason?

You say why you believe circumcision is good.

If those are my choices, I guess I have nothing to say.

But pediatricians have made up your mind for you! They have authority and their opinions are based on stuff. These are your options, I'm sorry.

Ok, then I'll have to say circumcision is good for people who don't understand the concept of soap.

This

[The Johnny]

supposedly hanving no foreskin makes the tip of your dick less sensitive... which can be good or bad