-> > In some cultures it is done that way, ask Nelson Mandela, Of South
-> > Africa.  In the Philippine Islands it is done this way quite often
-> > also.
->
-> Well, my last word on the subject is that I sort of agree with you.
-> Without medical indication right up front, why do it at all?
->
->
Bucky,
I totally agree with you.
Well over 3/4 of the earth's males are intact, approximately
85 precent.  There is no medical indication for doing a
circumcision, in most circumstnces.  Simple stretching will
usually take care of any tightness.  Soap and water will take
care of any buildup, in fact, just water usually does the
trick.  The USA is one of the few countries on the globe to
still routinely mutulate the majority of its infant males.
Ther rate is down from 90 precent in the late 90's to a
current level of 59 precent, nationally. California is at
35 precent.  Europe, South and Centeral America and Mexico
do not practice  the operation on a routine basis.  In Canada,
England, Australia and New Zealand, the circ rate is way down.
People are waking up and I think the rate will fall of to less
that 10 precent by the turn of the century.  People like
to get something for their money.  Cutting 30 to 40 precent of the
shaft skin from a penis to dull the sensery receptors of the
penis is only doing the man a disfavor.
Comments Welcome!!
James
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