<< Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2001 23:44:53 +0100
From: catman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Genital Mutilation - absolutely NJC
I think most people do realise there is a difference in severity [between
circumcision and female genital mutilation]. However both are wrong and one
is not less wrong than the other. >>
With all due respect, how can you say "one is not less wrong than the other?"
Men who are circumcized are able to have full, healthy sex lives. Women who
suffer genital mutilation suffer pain throughout their lives and are unable
to enjoy sex. "Wrong" does have degrees.
(Personally, I am undecided about whether circumcision is acceptable or not.
On a related note, I will share that once, on a first date and over dinner,
the guy made sure I knew that no son of his would ever be circumsized. Yes,
he was rather an intense fellow.)
- Stacey
