This thread is very interesting because it highlights the differences in thinking between different cultures, backgrounds, sexes, etc.
Kate wild has a Jewish background, so it makes sense that she has only seen male circumcision as a positive thing. Like most topics, we generally have not researched them and have the opinion that was imposed upon us from our religion or culture.
Simon and everyone who has a European (but not Jewish) background will likely see male circumcision as abhorrent.
People who are of an American, born in the 60's or 70's background, will likely see male circumcision as OK, because they have up to a 90% likelihood of being circumcised.
Most people who have ever watched porn will know that most penises in porn or circumcised, possibly because of the fact that a lot of the porn industry is US-based. Since porn has a great influence on people's sexual expectations, it's likely that American women expect a circumcised man. (I am speculating here).
I was born in El Salvador, where apparently less than 10% of men are circumcised. My mother was a JW when I was born, and I have a strong suspicion that because of a WT article being very pro-circumcision at that time, that I was circumcised.
After reading the many reports of how there is so much sexual pleasure lost because of circumcision, I am outraged at the fact my mother chose that for me.
Also, after watching for a few seconds a video of a circumcision being done, I am firmly opposed to it, it should be banned. The baby was screaming in pain, because of the injections required to put anesthesia. I stopped watching after a few seconds it was very painful to even watch.
The WHO recommends male circumcision in places where there is a high incidence of HIV because it has been proven that male circumcision reduces by about 60% the probability of transmission from a female to a male of HIV. But this is ridiculous, a condom, properly used, is 100% effective.
