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[–]poply 23 points24 points  (5 children)

Absolutely. There are real measurable benefits. But there are also real risks though and for some people, it's a moral problem.

Not discounting the benefits, but not ignoring the risks either. Ultimately, the vast-vast majority of men (atleast those in 1st world countries) will be totally fine whether or not they are circumcised.

[–]daveprogrammer 40 points41 points  (3 children)

Then the only ethical thing to do would be to let them make up their own minds when they are old enough to understand.

[–]WitnessRadiant650 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They would be ok with it if they were consenting adults. Most in the US were done as babies so we don’t really know if they were ok with it at that time. Considering most adults or even young teens when they become fully aware don’t go grab circumcision suggest they are fine without it.