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Originally Posted by tribord  He won't go to any websites, and would flip out if I printed out 64 pages on our printer...
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You could print out a couple pages, perhaps the first page of each section, then let him know where to find the rest on the computer/internet.
I have to say he seems to be playing (whether intended or not) the old "You have to convince me while I keep putting you on the defensive" game. Don't fall for it. Make him meet you half way.
Your baby will be born with a healthy, functioning foreskin. If you were to ask the doctor to trim your new born daughter's labia, because, you know, they don't look right and she will get teased and have all sorts of infections, you would be looked at as totally off your meds and in need of a lot of counseling, possibly not fit to be a mother. So the default should be leave him intact.
Anyone, doctor, parent, nurse, whoever, needs to do the research and be able to clearly state the justification for not going with the default. There have to be compelling and large benefits that outweigh the risks and negative consequences. They have to say how the risks of surgery to amputate the foreskin, risk of complications due to having his foreskin removed, the loss of sexual function and feelings for both himself and his future partners, and the violation of his human rights, are outweighed by whatever benefit is seen. They need to be able to state this in a way that any reasonable person could follow and agree with. If he cannot take the time to do this, then he is giving up his right to be part of the decsison making process, IMHO.
Sorry if I am reading too much into what you have written, but it is a common strategy for those who use emotional arguements and debate tactics to put people on the defensive when they have nothing to support their view but their own fear and feelings.
Regards
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