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Is infant male circumcision an abuse of the rights of the child? Yes

BMJ 2007; 335 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39406.520498.AD (Published 06 December 2007) Cite this as: BMJ 2007;335:1180

Rapid Response:

Don't do it!

Since it can't be easily reversed, circumcision should be the choice
of the OWNER of the penis it is to be performed on! SO many nerves are
removed that sensation HAS to be significantly diminished as a result. If
it is not ok to MUTILATE girls (ie the new US law) then why is it still ok
to do it to boys? Let them decide when old enough is my call. I was
clipped at birth, as that was the trend at the time in the USA. I would
advise parents now to NOT...

George W. Terrell Jr.

Competing interests:
None declared

Competing interests: No competing interests

09 December 2007
George W Terrell Jr.
college professor
Gadsden State Community COllege 35901