tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31971168.post4319454969685012381..comments2023-08-11T04:11:56.431-07:00Comments on Life, Liberty, & Vodka Tonics: I'm going to catch hell from someone for this...Lady Liberalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13129420310530770936noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31971168.post-8335705801609098212007-06-13T10:57:00.000-07:002007-06-13T10:57:00.000-07:00My ears were pierced when I was a few months old b...My ears were pierced when I was a few months old by my GRANDMOTHER, at home, with a SEWING NEEDLE AND THREAD! Same thing with my mom and my sisters. (I'm 31 yrs old so it's not like it was before they had the piercing guns) For some reason, this was just a common thing to do in my family. Granted, I don't remember any of it and I don't regret that it was done to me. But when I had my daughter and it was "assumed" she would be doing the same thing to her. It wasn't until then that I realized there was something seriously wrong with that. So I agree with you completely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31971168.post-71941539203404131482007-06-13T08:39:00.000-07:002007-06-13T08:39:00.000-07:00Whew! Thought I was going to get crucified on this...Whew! Thought I was going to get crucified on this one...<BR/>Sarah G (who is my sister, for purposes of full disclosure) and I agree on the circumcision thing. I won't have it done on any children I have. But I think the parental motives (even if the newer research contradicts them) for circumcision are usually more pure for that procedure. I think most parents perceive that as a healthier choice and aren't motivated by vanity. (Well... maybe the men are a little bit... :))Lady Liberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129420310530770936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31971168.post-75538919157376771712007-06-13T07:49:00.000-07:002007-06-13T07:49:00.000-07:00I agree, modifying (aka mutilating) a child's body...I agree, modifying (aka mutilating) a child's body for the parents' vanity without the child's consent is morally AND legally problematic. However, I ask, isn't circumcision the same thing? Modifying/mutilating a child's body for future vanity (with the exception of religious circumstances)? Now... for all you out there who may say, "But the new research says it is better!" I offer the following argument...<BR/><BR/>The new research says that uncircumcised men can more easily pass infections (mostly yeast, bv, etc) to female partners. However, this is prevented by proper hygiene of the glans (in other words, wash your penises men!). Similarly, in Africa initial studies have shown circumcised men may have a SLIGHTLY smaller chance of passing HIV to female partners. Again, this is easily prevented by CONDOMS. And shouldn't we be teaching young men to use condoms ALWAYS? -Not giving them a new excuse, "I'm circumcised, baby. I can't give you anything."<BR/><BR/>Know Husband disagrees with Sister-In-Law-Friend on this one, but really... think about it. Why not let boys be given the option of circumcision at a consentual age that includes discussions of benefits and costs?Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003673076911927090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31971168.post-9034902760693750672007-06-12T17:19:00.000-07:002007-06-12T17:19:00.000-07:00They have plenty of crevices to clean. Why add two...They have plenty of crevices to clean. Why add two more? Let them do it themselves when they are old enough to care for it. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, it makes them look trashy. Yes, I said it. I ain't scared. AND, I just took a personality test which confirmed that I am too judgmental.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939773814859856238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31971168.post-62980156133678960512007-06-12T17:13:00.000-07:002007-06-12T17:13:00.000-07:00I have to say I'm with you on this one. Plus what...I have to say I'm with you on this one. Plus what happens when the 2 year olds have a smack down at playgroup and one gets ripped out? OUCH!Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.com