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Does the medically-not-indicated, non-therapeutic [[amputation]] of a healthy [[foreskin]] from the [[penis]] of a minor boy without his consent constitute <i>aggravated battery</i>?
Does the medically-not-indicated, non-therapeutic [[amputation]] of a healthy [[foreskin]] from the [[penis]] of a minor boy without his consent constitute <i>aggravated battery</i>?


Circumcision is the Biblical euphemism used by the [[circumcision industry]] to indicate the irreversible surgical excision and [[amputation]] of the [[foreskin]] (AKA prepuce) of the [[penis]] of a human male. The amputation causes [[MGM| genital mutilation]], permanent disfigurement, and permanent loss of function, which causes an increase in medical issues, degrades normal physiological sexual function, and causes psychological issues.
<i>Circumcision</i> is the Biblical euphemism used by the [[circumcision industry]] to promote the irreversible surgical excision and [[amputation]] of the [[foreskin]] (AKA <i>prepuce</i>) of the [[penis]] of a human male. The amputation causes [[MGM| genital mutilation]], permanent disfigurement, and permanent loss of function, which causes an increase in medical issues, degrades normal physiological sexual function, and causes psychological issues.


The American circumcision industry has traditionally relied on [[surrogate consent]] for [[circumcision]] granted by a parental surrogate, not the actual victim.  
The American circumcision industry has traditionally relied on [[surrogate consent]] for [[circumcision]] granted by a parental surrogate, not the actual child victim.  


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