In defence of male circumcision.
Controversies over the acceptability of male circumcision (MC) are not new to the international bioethical community. I do not expect to add much to the arguments or evidence presented elsewhere, but I want to acknowledge the often-overlooked political element in which the debate is entrenched. In fairness to those sympathetic to the circumcision ban, I will first introduce some supportive arguments to their position. Next, I will show the limits of those critiques, affirming that MC should not be outlawed in any liberal country, but that its permissibility only be evaluated within its medico-ethical dimension without the political charge often associated with the issue.
Monash University. mirko.garasic@monash.edu
Mirko D
MD
Garasic
D026688:Bioethical Issues; D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000941:ethics; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000941:ethics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male