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Because circumcision reduces sexual pleasure, disfigures the penis and is assaulting a child, forcing them to be associated with a religion they may not choose.

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Only a very small percentage of Jews are choosing to not circumcise their sons. Their reasoning for this follows the same reasoning espoused by the anti-abortion movement.

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