Parent-elective circumcision of offspring is ethically unacceptable

Rebuttal:My opponents sources do not seem to jive %100 with his position:1. a) In the link provided there was no mention of: "changes in sleep patterns and mother-child interactions for up to 24 hours following the procedure. "b)The Objective of the study was: "To compare ring block, dorsal penile nerve block, a topical eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA), and topical placebo when used for neonatal circumcision. "The conclusion was: "The ring block was equally effective through all stages of the circumcision, whereas the dorsal penile nerve block and EMLA were not. .. "2. (emphasises Mine. )Source "[2]": ". .. improved satisfaction (p = 0.04). Of the men 50% reported benefits and 38% reported harm. Overall, 62% of men were satisfied with having been circumcised. "Source "[3]":"There were no significant differences in sexual drive, erection, ejaculation, and ejaculation latency time between circumcised and uncircumcised men. .. "Source "[4]"Aside from the fact that the study was not focused on circumcision. " Conclusion. PE might be frequent in men attending primary care clinics. We found that erectile dysfunction, circumcision, Indian ethnicity, and frequency of sexual intercourse of =5 times per month were associated with PE. These associations need further confirmation. "Source "[5]"Ends off with:"Thorough examination of these matters in areas where male circumcision is more common is warranted. "The reason is obvious, the study took place in Denmark where circumcision is viewed highly unfavorably.3. Source "[7]"Where the source gave a range, Pro conveniently just wrote the highest #. For example Pro wrote: " excessive bleeding 9% more likely". While the source said "excessive bleeding (1–9%)". (Note that the words "more likely" were added by pro as well. )Source "[8]"Pro mentions that Circumcision makes newborns more likely to acquire a type of infection. He fails to mention " Inspection revealed uncovered circumcision equipment, multiple-dose lidocaine vials, and inadequate hand hygiene practices. "In other words it wasn't the circumcision, but rather carelessness.4. Source "[9]"Pro writes "1.5% to 15%" The link did not provide any #'s.1.5% - 15% is an abnormally large range, 10 fold difference. The notion that 15% of of circumcisions result in a complete penile amputation, is absurd. Where was this study done? Some 4th world country? The basic info in the link is scant. Pro writes: "the Journal of Urology reports a "large number" of complete penile glans amputations during circumcision" What the link actually says is " complications", not " penile glans amputation".5. Source "[10]"The source didn't even mention the word "circumcision". Source "[11]"Does not say what Pro wrote. Finally Pro gives up on sourcing claims all together & makes baseless assertions like:"You cannot reattach a foreskin to the penis. "& ". .. there are a large number of circumcised men who wish they had never been circumcised. .. there are very few uncircumcised men who wish they were circumcised. "FGM:Ignoratio elenchi. This is common relevance fallacie. The term FGM is not a specific procedure like MGM is. FGM can refer to (1 of) several different procedures. FGM is separate topic that is way more complex than MGM. This argument seems to me like red herring. "I imagine my opponent accepts that it is unethical"Strawman. "my opponent must provide a case in support of either gender discrimination or female circumcision. "FGM is either:a) = to MGM, & it's Okay, b) worse than MGM, & therefore not okay,c) not comparable at all. What does Gender discrimination have to do with anything? They are 2 different procedures. It's like saying that maternity leave is Gender discrimination. But, yes, it is permitted to perform MGM on girls as well. :)Arguments:1) Argument from Moral nihilism - nothing is intrinsically moral or immoral.2) Argument from multiculturalism - Even if something could be immoral, it is nothing more than an opinion/taste, not fact. 3)Circumcision Health Benefits 'Outweigh The Risks':Circumcision is "a treatment option for phimosis and balanoposthitis, and for chronic urinary tract infections;[2][6]A Cochrane meta-analysis of studies done on sexually active men in Africa found that circumcision reduces the infection rate of HIV among heterosexual men by 38–66% over a period of 24 months,[7] and studies have concluded it is cost-effective in sub-Saharan Africa. [8] Circumcision reduces the incidence of HSV-2 infections by 28%,[9] and is associated with reduced HPV prevalence[a] and a reduced risk of both urinary tract infections (UTIs) and penile cancer. [5]" (1)Circumcision does not appear to have a negative impact on sexual function(1)(2)(3). After a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs. (4)The AAP also said circumcision does not have any affect on sensitivity of the penis or sexual pleasure. The review also showed a lower risk of contracting HPV and herpes if men are circumcised. (5)Circumcision Reduces risk of HIV by 60% (6). Male circumcision is a common procedure, generally performed during the newborn period in the United States. In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) formed a multidisciplinary task force of AAP members and other stakeholders to evaluate the recent evidence on male circumcision and update the Academy’s 1999 recommendations in this area. Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks and that the procedure’s benefits justify access to this procedure for families who choose it. Specific benefits identified included prevention of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and transmission of some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has endorsed this statement. (7)If an uncircumcised man chooses to have the procedure done later in life, it will be much more painful (even with anesthesia) and dangerous than it would be for a newborn. (8)(9)(10) Parental Values & Social Acceptance—Parents make health- and aesthetics-related value choices that affect their children’s bodies all the time. Should their child be vaccinated, receive orthodontia, get his or her ears pierced? Passing down these values is an important moral relationship parents have with their children. When a parent makes decisions about the bodies of their young children, it can serve as another form of care, a moral necessity for parenting. (8)No major medical organization recommends either universal circumcision for all infant males, or banning the procedure. 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