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Poor girls. A lifetime of pain and dysfunction in the most intimate aspect of their lives. SunSeeker Apr 2017 #1
Glad US authorities are cracking down on this barbaric "religious" practice. redstateblues Apr 2017 #2
Obviously there is a difference in severity, but wouldn't circumcision fall under that category too? Crash2Parties Apr 2017 #3
A male can still have sex later in life without immense pain. christx30 Apr 2017 #4
FGM is a nice way of saying removal of an entire sex organ, namely the clitoris. SunSeeker Apr 2017 #8
Actually it would be akin to removal of the glans; most of the clitoris is below the surface. Crash2Parties Apr 2017 #14
They don't just remove the tip of the clitoris. nt SunSeeker Apr 2017 #15
So you're that knowledgeable about FGM? WinkyDink Apr 2017 #22
Not even close. Merlot Apr 2017 #9
I'm active in a group that exists to stop FGM; I'm well aware of what it is. Crash2Parties Apr 2017 #12
What is the name of your group? SunSeeker Apr 2017 #17
There is definitely a discussion that can and should be had around male circumcision WRT RedWedge Apr 2017 #10
I guess I see them both as barbaric; one is far more invasive and destructive. Crash2Parties Apr 2017 #13
No they are not. 58Sunliner Apr 2017 #16
Saying FGM is akin to the accepted, nondisabling practice of circumcision is counterproductive. SunSeeker Apr 2017 #19
One is illegal; one is not. Next argument? WinkyDink Apr 2017 #23
Seven-years-old is beyond infancy, BTW. Male circumcision is not functional destruction, nor is it WinkyDink Apr 2017 #21
If believed in hell I would say these horrific people would burn there. nycbos Apr 2017 #5
The children need to be taken away from their parents. PearliePoo2 Apr 2017 #6
FGM needs to be stopped around the world! Lonestarblue Apr 2017 #7
other religions malcolmboeing Apr 2017 #11
Google. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #24
Yes. 55% women in Niger, only 2% Muslim counterparts. uppityperson Apr 2017 #25
MAKE AN EXAMPLE OF THESE SICK FUCKERS Skittles Apr 2017 #18
I find this to be sexual sadism. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #20
It's imperative that immigrants be told before arrival that this is a felony punishable by prison... Hekate Apr 2017 #26
... orleans Apr 2017 #27
The FBI has a FGM tip line: 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5984) SunSeeker Apr 2017 #28
after hours surgeries, no record,told not answer questions. Doctors knew it was wrong. lock them up. Sunlei Apr 2017 #29
Some victims are speaking up. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2017 #30
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