Yorkieabroad

Maybe he started with Airfix kits of Spitfires, and after realizing that he needed a nailfile to get the bit off where it was attached to the frame, thought "huh, not bad, think I'll put one of those on my people model"

Although, if that were the case, presumably he'd have put a bit to chop of the female model too

Pulaski

Are you not familiar with the concept of "male" and "female", as borrowed by plumbers and electricians?

Yorkieabroad

My (then) 11 year old had to have an op last year. Pediatrician sent us to a Urologist with a recommendation for circumcision (which is in line with AAP current recommendation, although they do seem to flip flop a bit). I wasn't keen, but before I could even raise it with the Urologist he queried why we wanted a circumcision as it wasn't necessary - a simple cut to release the adhesion would suffice, and would cause less nerve damage. He strongly recommended waiting until my son could make an informed decision and sign his own papers before having a circumcision. Needless to say, that's what we did. Of course, it is slightly different as he would know what was going on, rather than a new born who would have no idea of anything different. Ever.

Yorkieabroad

But where do the female bits attach to the frame?

Pulaski

Surely you know better that to think that female anatomy has a logical explanation?

lansbury

I have to say Yorkie from the subject of my OP to Airfix Spitfires in 46 posts is BE at its best.

Nutek

materialcontroller

Actually, when you're the parent of a baby or child, it is 'your right' to decide for them.

Nutek

It is, but it shouldn't be.

Sally Redux

Only applies to boys though. It is illegal to perform female genital mutilation even if the parents desire it for religious reasons.

materialcontroller

Quite right too. FGM is exactly as described ie. mutilation. Male circumcision is not mutilation.

Sally Redux

It is actually.

materialcontroller

Maybe you think the doctor who circumcised me should be prosecuted then Sally?

Sally Redux

I do think routine circumcision of those under age 18 should be made illegal.

As I said, it is hard for someone who has had it done to them to break the cycle, therefore we see the attempts at justification (dirty, looks funny or whatever).

ChocolateBabz

Legally yes, but morally....