All Female Genital mutilation should be banned

I’m disappointed in my opponent for a lack of argument. It makes it hard for me to put a lot of effort into this when he is not even trying. He never explains what bodily autonomy is, why we should care about it, and how every single form of female genital mutilation violate that. Let’s define a few terms so we know what we’re talking about. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)- “Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.” http://www.who.int... Bodily Autonomy- “the inviolability of the physical body and emphasizes the importance of personal autonomy and the self-determination of human beings over their own bodies. It considers the violation of bodily integrity as an unethical infringement, intrusive, and possibly criminal.” https://en.wikipedia.org... The Social Contract There is no reason to consider bodily autonomy a right. Certainly it is a factor when balancing an individual’s rights, but it should not be considered a right in and of itself. We have voluntarily decided to live in a society of laws. This is known as the social contract, we give up some of our freedom so that we can gain the benefits of society, for example a good healthcare system, roads police, an army to protect us from outsiders, public and private utilities etc. If we have agreed implicitly through the social contract to live in society, we have by extension agreed to give up some bodily autonomy to gain the benefits of society. We cannot use our bodies however we please. We are not allowed to do illegal drugs that harm our body, push our feet all the way down on the gas pedal when we feel like it, or even use the bathroom when and where we feel like. As you can see, we do not have any right to our own bodies completely. If you don’t believe me go out and attack your neighbor, then see if the police by your argument that it is your body, if you feel like swinging your fists towards your neighbors face you can. We have no right to bodily autonomy. Even had I not made the previous argument, my opponent has never made an argument for bodily autonomy being an absolute right, so he fails to prove his case. Bans violate Autonomy An anthropologist that has witnessed and studied FGM first hand, discusses in an interview with The Atlantic that in some cultures grown women voluntarily opt for their labia to get a little nic. My opponent would harm their bodily autonomy by banning them from doing it. Here is what The Atlantic says: “I thought African girls were held down and butchered against their will, but some of them voluntarily and joyfully partake in the ritual. I thought communities would surely abandon the practice once they learned of its negative health consequences. And yet, in Shell-Duncan's experience, most people who practice FGC recognize its costs—they just think the benefits outweigh them.” And referring to somebody who got nicked “ she was proud. She sat there stoic and looked up at a focal point. She didn’t flinch, and that’s apparently a really important part of showing your maturity: Can you withstand the pain? It shows that you have the maturity to face the hardship that is coming as a woman.” http://www.theatlantic.com... Back Alley Clit Cutting Some people from cultures who practice FGM are going to go to Western societies and engage in it anyway. By banning it you drive the practice underground. Female circumcision is rather safe when done properly and is about as dangerous as male circumcision, which is not very dangerous at all. However by banning FGM, you drive the practice into people’s kitchens by untrained relatives and friends. The results can be disastrous, resulting in infections and even death. If we legalize or keep legal FGM, we can ensure that it is being done by a professional in a safe environment.