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Make elective male circumcision illegal, and extend the rights guaranteed in the 14th amendment to boys as well as girls

Created by W.I. on February 02, 2015

The 14th amendment of the consitution guarantees that "No state shall.... nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
The practice of elective circumcision of girls is outlawed federally, but circumcision of boys is perfectly legal.

Routine circumcision is an elective cosmetic surgery, and serves no medically valid purpose, and is arguably harmful. This practice is harmful to both genders, but only girls are protected.

People argue that male circumcision is a "parent's choice", but it violates the child's right to ownership of his own body.

Enforce the 14th amendment. Protect all children equally from body modification. Outlaw all circumcision, regardless of gender.

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