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Vesper

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124. This is the most intelligent response yet. Congrats.

Wed Apr 26, 2017, 08:28 PM

Apr 2017

Not reading is how you've found yourself blindly ranting on in favor of genital mutilation, I'd suggest you try a different course.

The sheer ignorance and the dramatic nature of immature pro-mutilation folks is truly sad.

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Female genital mutilation procedure 'hurted a lot,' child says [View all] Mosby Apr 2017 OP

It's 2017 and we still have Neanderthals walking among us. LOL Lib Apr 2017 #1

I don't think Neanderthals did this to their children. Vesper Apr 2017 #88

Good point. LOL Lib Apr 2017 #95

I have no idea why people feel the need to slice of their kids genital tissue, or why Vesper Apr 2017 #98

Fuck these idiots who think this is ok nilesobek Apr 2017 #152

Neanderthals are not thought to have done this - I think you should retract. Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #134

Duly noted...my apologies to any Neanderthals that may have been offended. LOL Lib Apr 2017 #149

I am so sickened by this ProudLib72 Apr 2017 #2

Their sale value goes up when a complete lack of pleasure in sex is thrown in Warpy Apr 2017 #128

My heart goes out to this little girl. A horrible thing has been done to her, and at age SEVEN. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2017 #3

A clear message must be sent to these assholes fun n serious Apr 2017 #4

I'm normally against the death penalty... Initech Apr 2017 #60

I think that those male doctors should be castrated along with their penis Pachamama Apr 2017 #127

I'm with you on this. JudyM Apr 2017 #143

vile sickening ignorance MFM008 Apr 2017 #5

the parents need to face charges also JI7 Apr 2017 #6

Millions of girls are subjected to this every year. Barbaric. grossproffit Apr 2017 #7

and boys. I just do not understand the whole circumcision thing. Vesper Apr 2017 #9

Circumcised men can still have orgasms. Circumcised women can not. No comparison. grossproffit Apr 2017 #10

So if the function remains intact, it's okay to mutilate little kids against their will? Vesper Apr 2017 #11

when one pretends two things are similar when they are not, it's incredibly dishonest La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #13

They actually literally are. They both remove tissue from the genitals of little kids who have no Vesper Apr 2017 #17

they actually literally are not in the impact they have on the lives of the kids. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #20

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #96

if you are serious, educate yourself obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #46

I think you need to educate yourself. I'm 100% wrong to say genital mutilation is wrong? Vesper Apr 2017 #94

Cut it out. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #84

I will not be bullied into silence by people who defend genital mutilation if it's done Vesper Apr 2017 #93

ROFL! tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #99

Disease also "mutilates". You are not engaging with the medical reality Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #141

No, they "actually literally" are not. Act_of_Reparation Apr 2017 #103

Actually, I'm LITERALLY arguing that they're all bad, I'm LITERALLY not ignoring either point Vesper Apr 2017 #108

I did actually literally read what you actually literally wrote. Act_of_Reparation Apr 2017 #160

I would like one thread... obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #45

+1 tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #83

It's the difference between getting hit by a motorcycle and getting hit by a SUV forjusticethunders Apr 2017 #104

There's no equivalency whatsoever between FGM and circumcision. EL34x4 Apr 2017 #12

There is literally equivalency in cutting of genitals. Vesper Apr 2017 #18

you are wrong on both the social aspects of misogyny and the science. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #23

they are quite aware they are wrong obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #47

That is a false and offensive comparison Orrex Apr 2017 #25

i'd rec your post if i could! La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #37

:hi: Orrex Apr 2017 #39

THANK YOU Stargazer99 Apr 2017 #68

Sad that it has to be spelled out, isn't it? (nt) Orrex Apr 2017 #72

I've already explained why the defense of any mutilation of children's genitals is offensive. Vesper Apr 2017 #76

It's funny that you claim to "get it" while repeatedly demonstrating that you do not Orrex Apr 2017 #80

Exactly. Female mutilation would be equivalent to removing the penis in a male, and still_one Apr 2017 #135

No, a better comparison would be ear-piercing versus cutting off an ear. Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #137

More like cutting off the earlobe, rupturing the tympanic membrane and... demmiblue Apr 2017 #138

Just fucking stop it leftynyc Apr 2017 #14

+1 La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #21

No, just fucking understand the bias here and learn the science and stop emoting. Vesper Apr 2017 #24

Somehow I can distinguish between having my foreskin removed and my whole penis hacked off. Orrex Apr 2017 #26

There is NO bias leftynyc Apr 2017 #27

There is a bias, there is no medical reason for circumcision, that's a myth. Vesper Apr 2017 #32

The problem with bias is that when you're suffering from it, you don't realize it Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #40

I did some research, which is why I'm making the argument that genital mutilation is barbaric. Vesper Apr 2017 #66

Oh spare me the drama queen bullshit leftynyc Apr 2017 #51

And you seem to be trying to pretend it is a competition instead of two barbaric acts. Egnever Apr 2017 #56

Then start a thread about it leftynyc Apr 2017 #61

Again you seem to want to pretend that both can't be bad Egnever Apr 2017 #73

You quite simply aren't worth my time leftynyc Apr 2017 #74

The last refuge of a weak argument Egnever Apr 2017 #75

You simply have no argument and your defense of mutilation in certain circumstances is indefensible. Vesper Apr 2017 #79

I don't understand why people feel the need to attack me for saying cutting little kids is wrong Vesper Apr 2017 #78

The reason you're being attacked Manly_Scream Apr 2017 #147

I don't need you tell me what to do to protest the mutilation of children. Vesper Apr 2017 #82

The site you link to calls the Holocaust a hoax, claims "vaccination is child abuse" and has an Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #156

Male circumcision is primarily done for health reasons and does provide benefit. Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #140

It's primarily done for cultural and social reasons. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #150

I cannot spare you the behavior you choose to engage in, so if your dramatics bother Vesper Apr 2017 #70

Yawwwwwnnnnnn leftynyc Apr 2017 #107

Yawning doesn't make the things you said and the mutilation you defend any less reprehensible. Vesper Apr 2017 #109

Yawwwwwwnnnnn leftynyc Apr 2017 #112

Doctors at the Mayo clinic do not back up the dramatic bullshit you've referred to here, Vesper Apr 2017 #120

Try actually reading the leftynyc Apr 2017 #157

It's like comparing piercing a child's ears and lobbing off the entire ear. That's the difference. manicraven Apr 2017 #136

There are very significant health benefits to male circumcision - here are sources. Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #139

I AM CRYING BITTER TEARS OF PRIVILEGE IN YOUR HONOR obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #49

Seems like the bitter tears of privilege are your own. Vesper Apr 2017 #71

You are the one who is distorting the science. There are significant health benefits Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #142

What I wonder at, is the apparent lack of research in means of attaining the same benefits Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #151

Thank you. Orrex Apr 2017 #30

There are reasons leftynyc Apr 2017 #31

Yeah, but those reasons are not medical or scientific. Vesper Apr 2017 #34

yawn obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #50

The vast majority of doctors leftynyc Apr 2017 #55

Actually, most cases of foreskin tightness can be treated nonsurgically. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #101

Truth. Orrex Apr 2017 #36

What I find telling is this persons word choice/fixation on orgasms... demmiblue Apr 2017 #42

The offensive inaccuracy of those invested in their cultural bias is indeed evident. Vesper Apr 2017 #43

You keep pretending that you have factual evidence on your side... Orrex Apr 2017 #58

I don't get how recognizing that both practices are barbaric makes a false comparison. Egnever Apr 2017 #48

The comparson is factually false. Full stop. Orrex Apr 2017 #63

Sorry not buying that argument Egnever Apr 2017 #69

No, you are mispresenting my argument, in several ways Orrex Apr 2017 #77

Don't even think of making the bullshit argument leftynyc Apr 2017 #65

Lot's of might in that Egnever Apr 2017 #67

It's a valid comparison, and the shame is on anyone who clings to the apalling argument that Vesper Apr 2017 #64

It never fails... demmiblue Apr 2017 #15

That people are blinded their bias and react emotionally to simple anatomical and factual Vesper Apr 2017 #29

Because a straight comparison leftynyc Apr 2017 #33

Sorry but no. Vesper Apr 2017 #38

Come back to me when dicks and scrotums are being cut off obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #52

The reactions are somewhat amazing Egnever Apr 2017 #53

No - not bullshit leftynyc Apr 2017 #57

YAWN tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #97

False equivalency.The two are not the same. Aristus Apr 2017 #19

+1 La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #22

Actual equivalency, they're literally the same procedure, the argument people Vesper Apr 2017 #28

Circumcision is a process carried out because of religious covenant, and in recent years, Aristus Apr 2017 #116

There are cultures that do carry it out, there is no medical necessity for mutilating children. Vesper Apr 2017 #117

just stop with this -- i want one thread where we can talk about FGM obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #44

Oh, Lord, here we go. liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #62

So you agree with me, since that is literally what I said and nothing more. Vesper Apr 2017 #81

"It is actually the same procedure as genital mutilation on females" demmiblue Apr 2017 #85

Yup. Vesper Apr 2017 #86

Nope. n/t demmiblue Apr 2017 #87

That brilliant riposte does not address the facts I presented, thus YUP. Vesper Apr 2017 #89

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Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #125

WOULD YOU PREFER TO HAVE YOUR PENIS CUT OFF OR JUST YOUR FORESKIN? JudyM Apr 2017 #145

Speaking as a woman, and taking into consideration the different levels of severity Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #153

Right, but neither those procedures, nor choice, is involved here nor in many, many cases. JudyM Apr 2017 #159

ONNTSA stevenleser Apr 2017 #130

I've never seen this shit before, I made a statement that I didn't think was so controversial Vesper Apr 2017 #132

"Trash Thread" is your friend. Crunchy Frog Apr 2017 #154

Throw the book at them. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #8

Arrest the parents leftynyc Apr 2017 #16

This CanonRay Apr 2017 #35

She didn't keep records as the article states. Vesper Apr 2017 #41

9 years at DU leftynyc Apr 2017 #59

I missed the nine years part obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #100

Yeah, it's almost like I think people cutting little kids genitals is evil or something. Vesper Apr 2017 #105

More drama queen bullshit leftynyc Apr 2017 #106

First the racism and now the misogyny? Vesper Apr 2017 #110

Because the facts are not against me leftynyc Apr 2017 #111

But they are actually, I haven't seen this link you mention, I have seen the racism that Vesper Apr 2017 #123

Bye Felicia! demmiblue Apr 2017 #113

You're so wrong on this issue, the facts and the abuse of children, I hope you learn some Vesper Apr 2017 #118

Felicia, you don't even know what I think. demmiblue Apr 2017 #119

My name is not Felicia, but your post has made it clear it is not an informed or educated, or Vesper Apr 2017 #121

Blah, blah, blah... demmiblue Apr 2017 #122

This is the most intelligent response yet. Congrats. Vesper Apr 2017 #124

Of course you can't point out that ranting... demmiblue Apr 2017 #126

I'm sorry, what insanity are you accusing me of now? Vesper Apr 2017 #131

I'm stepping out for a musical interlude demmiblue Apr 2017 #133

Records of FGM ExciteBike66 Apr 2017 #102

I think that's how they found this case. Vesper Apr 2017 #115

Examples get the red out Apr 2017 #158

Agreed, they are conspirators treestar Apr 2017 #129

I've been making the same argument since the story surfaced. bullwinkle428 Apr 2017 #146

no charges have been filed against the parents............................. get the red out Apr 2017 #54

The article doesn't say exactly what was done. Mariana Apr 2017 #144

Actually, the article was pretty specific Mosby Apr 2017 #148

Sickening... WoonTars Apr 2017 #91

I just read the title. I can't read the rest because I will want to hurt those that did this to the stevenleser Apr 2017 #92

The pain is not my issue. The oppressive act is. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #114

How come the parents aren't being charged? Laffy Kat Apr 2017 #155