US Doctors Back Circumcision

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Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @10:40AM from the yep-we're-going-there dept.

ananyo writes "On 27 August, a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics concludes for the first time that, overall, boys will be healthier if circumcised. The report says that although the choice is ultimately up to parents, medical insurance should pay for the procedure. The recommendation, coming from such an influential body, could boost U.S. circumcision rates, which, at 55%, are already higher than much of the developed world. The researchers estimate that each circumcision that is not performed costs the U.S. health-care system $313."

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Circumcision by Anonymous Coward · 2012-08-28 10:42 · Score: 5, Funny

The US has a health care system? This is news to me.
Re:Lies by pdabbadabba · 2012-08-28 10:51 · Score: 5, Funny

Yes, because we all know that the American Academy of Pediatrics is in the pocket of Big Circumcision.

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Re:Why do they do this in the US? by CanHasDIY · 2012-08-28 10:56 · Score: 5, Funny

I'm not American, and I can't quite understand where does the custom in the US comes from. Is it religious in origin? I know muslims, jews and americans practice it, but that's about it. Does anyone know? As far as I know, it's not common at all on other countries.
Yea, that's how we distinguish ourselves from you unwashed heathens*.

* in before the negative mods - That's called a JOKE, you humorless assholes!

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Re:Lies by G1369311007 · 2012-08-28 11:00 · Score: 5, Funny

I for one would like to think they make pockets out of the leftover skin.

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Re:Lies by CelticWhisper · 2012-08-28 11:08 · Score: 5, Funny

We really need a "-1 Trying Desperately to Get That Image Out of My Head"

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Re:Lies by 6ULDV8 · 2012-08-28 11:19 · Score: 5, Funny

They're only in it for the tips.

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Re:Why do they do this in the US? by Anonymous Coward · 2012-08-28 11:54 · Score: 5, Funny

Several prominent advocates of circumcision, such as John Harvey Kellog, liked the idea that it would reduce masturbation
So, I would masturbate even more if I hadn't been circumcised? Is this even possible?!
Re:Jesus. by jbssm · 2012-08-28 12:13 · Score: 5, Funny

Guess what. I bet that if you cut your son's penis completely, the risk that they contract HIV or any other disease will drop by a great percentage. More, I absolutely guarantee you, that if you cut your son's penis today, we will not have penile cancer, ever! Guaranteed or your money back!