San Francisco to ban circumcision

[Amy]

Originally Posted by Amy

I'm just trying to point out the logical flaw in claiming that matters of legal protections of individuals are not BY NECESSITY a matter for lawmakers)

Typo fixed, sorry.

Originally Posted by Slavetoebony

But I don't think this bill is about mature adults making a personal choice about their bodies, but about the rights of children. It's easy for a doctor or parent making a decision about a new-born baby. But as an adult this baby might wish for whatever reason his foreskin was still intact. Once it's gone, you can't put it back. And babies can't give consent.

Yep.
And it's a pretty important part of the body, too. There are a few good reasons we're born with one.