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Originally Posted by OldDutch
Really surprised to see the reaction here to this. Maybe because the article inflames people, but really not everyone who chooses to get this done for their children are barbaric monsters looking to mutilate their children for little or no informed reason.
I did a ton of research for my first son, and talked to several very respected local pediatricians for their candid take. You know the kind of people who value science and child well being. Both of them have got this procedure done for their children. They both endorse it. Religion had nothing to do with either of their endorsements, and I am not a very religious person.
Folks on here who are fathers and have not got it done I respect your opinion. Those who aren't fathers, your opinion is about as relevant to me as those "when I have a kid..." people. Just don't treat people who have done this for their children, as some kind of ignorant negligent morons. Not everyone is, and maybe take some time to read the arguments on the other side before demonizing a group you have no idea about.
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I'm not sure if everyone actually read the article. It clearly says that the circumcision was done, then when signs of excessive bleeding occurred, they took the baby to emergency. The emergency doctor misdiagnosed the shock and delayed treatment which ended up killing the baby. So it wasn't just the procedure but some medical screwing up that helped it along.
I don't have strong views on getting snipped or not but it doesn't seem to be really that medically necessary. Of course, aesthetically speaking, women probably have less affinity for the anteater look. And whether or not it should be permitted for religious reasons is a very touchy subject.
But I would like to add to the conversation that sometimes circumcision has to be performed on adult or adolescent males who have consistent histories of infections. And I bet you those guys wish they had had it done when they were too little to remember...because from what I hear, it sucks having it done when you're older. Like really sucks.