A Common Sense Argument against Circumcision (Posthectomy)

Here is an argument against routine posthectomy (modern circumcision) that doesn't require a fancy degree, expertise or access to information to recognize. Instead this argument focuses on things that are easily observable.

Read our definitions related to circumcision to better understand the term posthectomy.

We don't routinely posthectomise (circumcise) dogs, other pets, or animals.

If there were truly a hygienic benefit from posthectomy, we would posthectomise (circumcise) pets and other animals we care for. We don't hesitate in taking a knife to their genitals or other body parts. Here in America we don't hesitate to spay or neuter our cats and dogs. Some people even dock dogs ears and/or tails. It would make sense to posthectomize (circumcise) neutered dogs especially since they wouldn't have reason to use their penile sheaths (foreskins).

Also, horses sometimes will need their sheaths cleaned out. This is especially true for geldings who have been castrated. Someone will physically reach in and clean it out. It sounds like a very unpleasant task. Wouldn't it be a good idea to remove the penile sheath for geldings and avoid the problem altogether?

Nobody posthectomises (circumcises) animals or pets proactively. It would be inhumane. You could probably be jailed for it. Vets and owners recognize this. But, for some reason we don't recognize it with human beings whom we should value more in this regard. If we all hesitate with animals, Why don't we all hesitate with our baby boys?

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