Amme_2005: Every society has norms. Some are more settled, some are more contested. Male circumcision for non-religious reasons is not a norm in this country. In fact, even its legality is questioned.Amme_2005 wrote:Wow, I am sitting here in shock yet again at how vile some people are in slamming other peoples views and beliefs.
Whether you agree with a poster about a topic or not, I firmly believe that there are nicer ways to get across your view that just being mean and insulting.
Fine, if you don’t agree with circumcision, then so be it - state that and your reasons why if you feel the need - but can’t you be respectful at the same time.
One day you might be in need to advice or have a belief that others dont share and find yourself on the receiving end of some insulting and mean commentary.
Shame on you - you know who you are (or maybe you don’t, and that’s the problem!)
In terms of what I have said in my posts on this thread: Circumcision is mutilation. Circumcision is a barbaric practice - it started with primitive tribes as a way of differentiating the tribe from others (see posting up the thread by another poster). The only statement I made about the original poster is that she is an American who is bringing her cultural baggage about circumcision with her - she doesn't want to conform to norms in this country (and fair enough if she doesn't).
On the other hand the words "vile", "insulting" and "mean" that you used are pretty strong. It's unfortunate that you that can't distinguish between strong statements and personal abuse.
What I find ironic about this whole thread is that someone who in statements on other threads has said that she is involved in the Natural Childbirth Trust which makes such a big thing of natural childbirth being best is looking at doing something rather unnatural to her son (without his consent).