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Lissa · 05-13-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fallon

I wasn't really speaking about you personally...I think it's just as ridiclous when Yulia does it...you can all feel free to debate away but the thread will be closed if it gets out of hand like all the other times this board has tried to debate the issue

I mean no disrespect Fallon but Yulia's special thread has been going on for some time now and she has insulted various members here who have chosen to have their sons circumcised. I think closing this thread would be very unfair and would bias the entire forum. Members who have chosen circumcision for whatever reason should be allowed a voice too.

fallon · 05-13-2008, 09:44 AM

I have addressed yulia's comments and that thread will be undedr the same rules as this one...any thread that turns ugly will be closed. There is no special thread for anybody

fallon · 05-13-2008, 09:46 AM

plus there's being the bigger person to consider...don't roll in the mud with people who attack other parents

Lissa · 05-13-2008, 09:46 AM

Sounds good. <3

FooserX · 05-13-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fallon

plus there's being the bigger person to consider...don't roll in the mud with people who attack other parents

Mmm...rolling in the mud....

ljmahr · 05-13-2008, 10:00 AM

Actually I like that you openned this thread. Since we will be having a boy finally in September this is something I have to think about. I like having both sides of the story. Although I wish I could find a neutral site about things like this. It seems like when I go to look for info I only find one side or the other.

Lissa · 05-13-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ljmahr

Actually I like that you openned this thread. Since we will be having a boy finally in September this is something I have to think about. I like having both sides of the story. Although I wish I could find a neutral site about things like this. It seems like when I go to look for info I only find one side or the other.

And that is TOTALLY your decision. There is nothing wrong with not circumcising your child if that's what you choose to do. It's a tough decision either way. Believe me, I know. I hope you find some of the information helpful in your decision.

fallon · 05-13-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ljmahr

Actually I like that you openned this thread. Since we will be having a boy finally in September this is something I have to think about. I like having both sides of the story. Although I wish I could find a neutral site about things like this. It seems like when I go to look for info I only find one side or the other.

this is so true...just like vaxing it's hard to find a site that isn't 100% for or against. I find it best to just take info from both sides and make the choices for myself

Lissa · 05-13-2008, 10:03 AM

I like hearing both sides of everything.

Lissa · 05-13-2008, 10:10 AM

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Currently, the practice of newborn circumcision is very common. It has been estimated that 60%-75% of all males in the United States are circumcised. This number, of course, varies depending upon ethnicity and religious affiliation.

Regarding newborn circumcision, most physicians today agree with the practice of informing parents of the risks and benefits of the procedure in an unbiased manner. Recently, however, several large studies revealed a 60% decrease in HIV transmission in circumcised males compared to uncircumcised males. This may ultimately influence some changes in recommendations in the near future.

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