Just thought I'd bring this up because it fumes me! - Page 2

[Blarg]

That man is terrible. There is no way--even in this culture with all its misinformation--that he can think this will be over-all good for the boy. The psychological impact will likely be pretty terrible.
What the f**k is wrong with this guy?

I wonder if the kid even knows what's really going to happen. :

[Fyrestorm]

I can't believe that this doesn't qualify as malpractice on the doctor's part. How can he do a cosmetic circumcision on a non consenting 6 year old...

I think at 6 if my mother wanted to have breast implants put in my chest, there would be some Child Protective Servises involvement.

[owlspirit]

upset? get active, get brave...

...that's what I’m doing. I’m a 41 cut male, and after learning about it, being shocked, sickened, saddened, then hiding for 8 years, I’m back to learning again, and will begin speaking to expectant mothers, and in my dreams (and fears), to college students, to the media, and anywhere I can. I can't get my nerves back, but I can certainly educate. People say "I don't think circ is bad because no-one is complaining". It's very difficult as a male, I can tell you, to speak about how I am unhappy about *my penis - who'd want to public ally talk about their genitals? - and the attitude of acceptance of cut men vs. intact men makes it socially unacceptable for men to speak out against this violent human rights abuse.

Men and woman alike are counting on people to speak up, so I'm doing that. Speak with your voice. Write to your congressmen and women. Send in editorials. Object rather than hold silence when the circ issue is brought up. Mention it when mothering issues are discussed. Every time you speak out, in your schools, churches, families you honor millions who are unable or unwilling to speak, and contribute to putting an end to this very sad chapter in human history. Please get brave. As a cut man, *I need your bravery. And, if a cut man on whom this act was perpetrated can protest (who is sometimes shy and dislikes public speaking), anyone can, right?

Andre - Philly suburbs, PA

[eepster]

Does the boy's biological father know that the step dad is planning this. From a legal point of veiw he could probably get it stopped. He may have ceaded custody b/c he felt his sonwould be better off not being uprooted not b/c he doesn't care. The bio-father may even be intact for all we know (which would explain why she circ'd DS2 but not DS1.)

You or your sister could try to contact bio-dad.

[tiffer23]

Poor sweet baby.

[SunnyBabyIn2005]

eepster, that is a good thought, I'll have to ask my sister. I don't know what the situation is with the bio dad, just that after she died he did not want custody.

[Lula's Mom]

to The Case Against Circumcision, Andre! Your ideas and drive to end circumcision will fit right in here with this bunch of intactivists.

I'm sorry you were circumcised.

What a horrible situation with the young boy. OP, I hope you'll be able to find something out, and perhaps help this child. I'm so glad you're trying to look out for him, when his family is not.

[beckyand3littlemonsters]

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[aira]

Please update us when you can... :

[TigerTail]

Welcome, Owlspirit!

And Blarg- roflmao Yes, that about sums it up.

[pdx.mothernurture]

My instantaneous reaction to this:

"What a selfish s***head."

Jen

[DocsNemesis]

OMG, I cannot BELIEVE that a doctor is agreeing to do that!! WTF?!? Seriously, I would call CPS, write letters to the local papers, write to congress, ANYTHING you can think of!!! See if your sister can get the name of the doctor. If you make this public, the doctor may decide not to do it...maybe even the step-father will change his mind. What a bleep!
If there is any law we could get passed, it seems like this would be one. A law that prevents non-thereputic amputation of the foreskin in an older child-if the child can say no, I dont want that done, then it should not be allowed. The default should be that IF there really is a legit reason to have him circ'd (like gangrene or something), then they should have to go to court first to get permission. Actually, at these ages, I dont think they should even be able to do it on a consenting child. Who knows what kind of garbage has been shoved down some of these kids throats?
That poor poor child.

[orangebird]

I'm just bumping this up to ther front page because absolutely something has to be done!!!! Let me know who to contact them and I will do it myself. Find out any info you can. And don't give up. Oh my gosh I have never heard such a horrible story. That is serious sexual abuse. That poor boy will feel violated and lord only knows how this is going to effect his self esteem and sexual relationships in the future to be sexually assaulted at such a young but impressionable age. Unbelievable. That man ought be set straight. I cant believe how twisted he is. The man is sick and need psychiatric help. Sexually assaulting a 6 year old who just lost his mom? Yeah, that will make him feel better. ugh!

[ThomasL]

I am even more disgusted with the doctor agreeing to do the surgery.The child is his patient first and every doctor has a moral obligation to act in the best interests of his/her patients at all times and not do something just because a parent wants it done.I hope the boy can be saved. I wonder if the Attorneys For The Rights Of Children group can represent this child in order to keep him intact?

[caricandothis]

Originally Posted by pdx.mothernurture

My instantaneous reaction to this:

"What a selfish s***head."

Jen

Ditto. That poor sweet boy...: