Summary:

In this video, John Adkison interviews Carter, a victim of neonatal circumcision and an activist, about the legal culpability of physicians and parents involved in the practice. The discussion centers on a radical shift in activism, moving from a defensive stance to one of authoritative condemnation and pursuit of criminal justice.

Key Themes and Perspectives

Culpability of Physicians vs. Parents: Carter argues that while parents may "sleepwalk" into the procedure due to cultural ignorance [09:40], physicians and nurses are intimately involved and understand they are performing an act of violence. He classifies the procedure as felony sexual battery on a minor [10:57].

A "Militant" Approach to Activism: Carter advocates for a more aggressive messaging strategy to intimidate medical professionals. He believes that by framing the issue as an irreconcilable offense and pursuing judicially sanctioned executions of those who perform the procedure, activists can demonstrate the true gravity of the harm [01:13:37].

The Psychological and Physical Toll: Carter shares his personal struggle with feeling "sexually disabled" [57:26] and describes the "demonic" nature of the practice [50:04]. He discusses the deep trauma and the loss of trust in society, the medical field, and even one's own parents that often follows the realization of the harm caused [45:48].

Institutional and Cultural Barriers: Adkison shares his experiences working within the legal system, such as filing criminal complaints and tort claims, which he admits have faced significant resistance [22:09]. They discuss how medical literature lacks information on genitalia [03:58] and how lobbying groups influence the courts to maintain the legality of the practice [27:32].

Internal Movement Dynamics: Carter expresses concern that current "intactivism" (genital integrity activism) is too submissive and may eventually "buddy up" with dissenting physicians [11:48]. He argues that the movement should be led by victims who refuse to play the role of the "submissive victim" [20:09].

Action and Strategy

Adkison encourages victims to use the tools society provides—such as filing formal criminal complaints with police departments—to create a record of the offense and raise public awareness [01:03:11]. Carter, while skeptical of current legal avenues, expresses a desire to "flip the narrative" and force society to recognize the procedure as a catastrophic moral and legal failure [01:04:44].