Should circumcision be illegal?

[henryp]

I don't think a 10yo can give real consent.  I don't think consent is required either.  Do you think a 10yo should be able to refuse orthodontics?  That's an interesting idea.  Can a 10yo refuse a flu shot?

Regarding waiting until adulthood, you lose out on a lot of the non-aesthetic benefits.  The American Association of Pediatrics (or something like that) says the medical benefits outweigh the risks, for example.  So it's not merely a whim of religious folks or wanting a them to have a prettier dick.

There's a general consensus that flu shots and orthodontics are necessary or at least do more good than harm. This isn't the case with circumcision except in certain cases.

Doctor's recommend prescribe orthodontics and flu shots, not usually circumcision.

After a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs. 

The entire position: 
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/3/585