Isn't birth the best time to be circumcised?

Answer 1

No definitely not. first and foremost the removal of a body part for any reason other then to deal with a existing health isue is just plain wrong and unethical. Moreover though cicunsicion is a teribly paiful procedure. and may wel do serious mental tramatic damage to the child concerned.

Pain, Trauma, Sexual, and Psychological Effects of CircumcisionInfant male circumcision continues despite growing questions about its medical justification. As usually performed without analgesia or anaesthetic, circumcision is observably painful. It is likely that genital cutting has physical, sexual and psychological consequences, too. Some studies link involuntary male circumcision with a range of negative emotions and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some circumcised men have described their current feelings in the language of violation, torture, mutilation and sexual assault. In view of the acute as well as long-term risks from circumcision and the legal liabilities that might arise, it is timely for health professionals and scientists to re-examine the evidence on this issue and participate in the debate about the advisability of this surgical procedure on unconsenting minors. Boyle G. et al., "Male Circumcision: Pain, Trauma and Psychosexual Sequelae," Journal of Health Psychology (2002): 329-343.

Circumcision isn't necessary at any age, and no major medical association recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision has no known medical benefits, and like any surgery, there are risks of adverse events including severe pain, infection, prolonged bleeding, and surgical error resulting in injury to the penis. For this reason, most doctors recommend against circumcision. Circumcision is also very uncommon in most of the world. Even in the United States, where circumcision was once common, less than 40% of infants are now circumcised.