JC> -> Circumcision is then on the same level as other cosmetic surgery 
JC> if i
JC> -> is "something that is not necessary", and parental consent to do
JC> -> cosmetic surgery on a _very_ young kid would legally suffice.
JC> ->
JC> BUT, why not wait until the child becomes of lawful age and he can
JC> decide to have the cosmetic surgery done or not done, 
    Because it's much more painful if done when the patient's adult.    
    I've been to circumcision ceremonies (Bris) and the baby barely seemed to 
notice.  Try that on an unanesthetized 21-year-old.
JC> desire.  Do you think that the "parental consent" will continue to
JC> suffice in the future?
    To the same extent consent by a parent is "informed consent" for any 
other procedure, yes.
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