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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Regarding the studies I linked to, you can call it cherry picking if you wish, I call it (as it simply is) different studies showing different things about STD prevention, which shows there isn't scientific/ medical consensus on this, therefore my conclusion that the research to date is inconclusive.[/quote]

The link wasn't to studies, the link was to the CDC position page indicating there's enough evidence to support circumcision as a means of reducing the transmission of HIV/STDs.  The page includes a few studies that drew different conclusions but when discussiing the rationale behind a policy position, it is good practice to consider and acknowledge alternative positions.  That's what that CDC position page did.  Even considering the studies that did not support circumcision, the CDC concluded the research was strong enough to support circumcision.  Your conclusion is the opposite of the CDC's - I'm going with CDC.

Just because there are studies that didn't find evidence of circumcision reducing the transmission of STDs, that doesn't mean there's not concensus among the world's health organizations.  There is.  That's why there's such a push to increase the number of circumcized men in Africa.   You may not think circumcision an appropriate choice for your DS but that doesn't mean it should be banned, limited or discouraged.[/quote]

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