http://www.answerbag.com/profile/389951 New Answerbag answers from tigr2k7 Tue, 29 May 2012 19:30:19 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 19:30:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11594483 Do you think Newt Gingrich lives in the past? To say the Palestinians were an invented people. Gingrich if he were heaven forbid elected<br /><br />Newt said that Palestenians were an invented people because they were a part of the Ottoman Empire, by the same logic the US-Americans were invented also since we were part of the British Empire. Are we invented? Sadly our historian Newt got it wrong the region of Palestine was established by a... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:28:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11594483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11590526 90% of the assault weapons used by drug cartels at the US/Mexican border come from the U.S. The Mexican President wants us to put the ban on such guns back to the way it was. Are you In favor or no way, Jose?<br /><br />It would appear that the US is the Weapons cartel since our laws allow the purchase of assault weapons. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/08/us-guns-mexico-drug-cartels “The weapons bought by Hernandez and his ring were just a fraction of the tens of thousands smuggled across the US's... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:04:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11590526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11585534 Does a Mexican national married to a U.S. citizen living in Mexico have rights to Social Security?<br /><br />The answer would be the same even if the couple were both american citizens living in Mexico. The Widow of an American citizen qualifies for Social Security. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:49:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11585534 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11585454 Trump says he may cancel his debate after Michele Bachmann decides to pass. Will you watch a Gingrich & Santorum only debate?<br /><br />Trump keeps threatening to run as a third party candidate, and he keeps repeating his birther ideas, while expecting people to feed his ego. He's insulted both the GOP and people's intelligence and some people have had enough. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:29:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11585454 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574883 Voter intimidation or Voter fraud, which one is worse?<br /><br />Voter suppression and voter fraud should both be a concern, and although there are many rumors of voter fraud, the few cases found were mostly people that filled out paperwork wrong or misunderstood requirements. studies by the Bush Admin over 5 years -" Bush administration's Department of... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:42:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574817 Who are congressional district boundaries drawn by?<br /><br />Following each decade census the districts are drawn or redrawn , in some states this means the political party in power has a chance to draw districts that give their candidates the highest chance of re-election. When the process is used just to redistrict in order to represent a changing... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:43:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574817 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574801 Is gerrymandering legal?<br /><br />The Supreme Court refuses to hear cases concerning gerrymandering , because these are based on political fighting that cannot be solved by one court case. As soon as one political fight ends another begins. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:37:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574801 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574766 What do you think will happen with the super commitee and our deficit?<br /><br />Everyone can see that both sides are not able to compromise. And the automatic triggers that will cut the buget and raise taxes are justified. It looks like we need a computer program to cut spending and raise taxes when legislators are unable to do so. ... Something is happening the automatic... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:21:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574766 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574000 I don't know much about American politics, but wouldn't it solve a lot of problems if the US helped Mexico to have a strong economy?<br /><br />The US should take steps that benefit both economies, that way we have an equal interest in seeing it succeed. It a nice idea to be altruistic, but more motivation and success will come from mutually beneficial projects. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:24:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11574000 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11573976 When was a Christmas tree EVER called a "holiday tree"? Do Jews have one? islam? Buddhists? Or is it just anti-Christian liberals?<br /><br />As others have pointed out , it is not a Christian symbol at all . Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:11:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11573976 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11573813 Face of the democrat party. Is the lamestream media to blame, or social justice and affirnmative action?<br /><br />Seems like you are concentrating on a mouse, and ignoring the Elephant in the room. The majority of guns that end up in drug smugglers hands (90% or more) are traced to the US and have nothing to do with "Fast and Furious". .. This operation was a tiny drop in a bucket of US arms that cross the... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:19:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11573813 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11556541 Why isn't Jesse Jerkoff and Reverand Al screaming racism over Herman Cain? If it was a liberal they'd be talking boycotts and sit-ins.<br /><br />The only people who benefit right now are the other Republican candidates. This was clearly an "Inside Job" , done by Republicans to remove HCain. Since H.Cain and Gingrich have both cheated on their wives , Gingrich on multiple wives… It is a bit hypocritical to critize H.Cain … and also... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:27:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11556541 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11556510 If Herman Cain is innocent why did he drop out the race? If Bishop Eddie long was innocent why did he settle his problems with cash?<br /><br />The only people who benefit right now are the other Republican candidates. This was clearly an "Inside Job" , done by Republicans to remove HCain. Since H.Cain and Gingrich have both cheated on their wives , Gingrich on multiple wives… It is a bit hypocritical to critize H.Cain … and... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:22:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11556510 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489619 Joe Paterno, should he lose more then just his job?<br /><br />In all the years and people that worked around Sandusky you can't find a handful of people to step forward and support the victims. It is important to understand how critical the testimont of Mike McQueary is to the victims , attacking his character is exactly what Sandusky's lawyer needs to... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:29:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489619 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11484549 Penn State officials allegedly lied to protect a child molester. If this is true how should they be punished?<br /><br />There are serious hurdles that are in the way of prosecution. Penn State has exemption from the Open Records Law, which would make records &amp; emails showing (who knew what and when did they know it) difficult or not accessable. There is only one asst coach (McQueary) who has reported the... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:11:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11484549 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11484474 Couldn't this whole Penn State mess have been avoided had gay lobby organiations had more success striking down age-of-consent laws?<br /><br />It's obvious you're agenda is to criticize gay organizations , and not take child molestation seriously. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:57:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11484474 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11480757 Lawsuits will be filed in the Penn State matter. Who should be on the hook and will the damage done to the college be irreparable?<br /><br />If Penn State uses it's exemption to the Open Records Law to keep critical records from this child molestation closed, there may be little hope of finding out the true story . .... The purpose of Penn States' exemption was supposed to protect University Research, instead the institution may be... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:31:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11480757 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11468418 Child molestation in progress. Do you walk away? Penn State coach McQueary ran away silently.<br /><br />I don’t excuse McQueary’s behavior for not reporting this to police. But when you look at the bigger picture , he is (the only one ) telling the truth … instead of perjuring himself , his hasn’t followed his superiors who are all in “cover my own ass” mode . While others... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:24:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11468418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11387396 Do you see the Tea Party as Obstructionist or Facilitator? Why?<br /><br />I believe they are Myopic (shortsighted &amp; narrow minded) in their beliefs. While they are concentrating on only decreasing taxes and government, they are ignoring the important problems of paying down the deficit and doing anything to improve the economy. The Tea Party is viewed as an... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:40:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11387396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11387309 Will you have your child circumcised?<br /><br />To put it kindly, circumcision was a "burp" in medical history. As soon as the UK did a cost vs risk &amp; benefit analysis 60yrs ago it failed to prove it's worth. New benefits as well as old superstitions are rehashed and they continually get debunked. So it just remains a superstitious... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:13:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11387309 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11383041 Are conservatives worried that "Occupy Wall Street" is the beginning of a socialist revolution?<br /><br />I would call it a democratic revolution, and yes I think conservatives are worried. The Occupy Wallstreet movement has gained international support which the Tea Party doesn't enjoy. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:43:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11383041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11297744 Will Libya become the next Taliban state?<br /><br />These rebellions are different from the past, old religious groups take a long time to build and are rigidly structured and have their own agendas without regard to their peoples wishes. New younger youth groups are based on modern technologies like Twitter, Facebook, cellphones, satellite... Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:57:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11297744 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11292858 Why does Israel have so much power over US politics?<br /><br />The US is torn by two opposite forces, the desire to support Israel, and also the importance of remaining on good terms with Arab nations that produce Oil. Even if we never buy a barrel of Oil from Arab countries, disruptions of the world's largest supply would be a disaster. Israel has gained... Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:11:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11292858 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11292756 Is Jerusalem in Israel or Palestine?<br /><br />Yes, Jerusalem is in Israel and Palestine. These are different names for the same piece of land. Earlier names are Judea, which was carved out of the larger land of Caanan. A portion of Caanan was taken over by Israelites and named the land of Judah. Judea became Palestine after the Romans... Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:42:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11292756 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11288641 Is "The Arab Spring" bad/good/neutral? Isn't spring spring wherever it appears and by whomever it is celebrated?<br /><br />The Arab Spring is all those and more, it is changing the landscape and attitudes of the Middle East (Muslim/Arab) countries. And it is part of other changes, the crumbling of Al Qaeda is also going on at the same time, which means that religious authoritarian groups (sponsored by Al Qaeda)... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:42:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11288641 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284658 If Obama turned white like Micheal Jackson would you still vote for him in 2012?<br /><br />Obama is equally White and Black , having one parent of each color. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:22:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284638 If Obama turned white like Micheal Jackson would you still vote for him in 2012?<br /><br />Share your answer... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:19:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284590 How are guys treated for hpv?<br /><br />No HPV vaccination for Males??... HPV like other viruses do not have the ability to distinguish a male or female body. It a very odd statement when you look at other vaccines polio, measles , mumps, whooping cough, flu ... there is no male vs female vaccine for a flu shot or other vaccines. It's... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:08:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284590 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284527 (R)Michele Bachmann "HPV vaccination causes mental retardation" MN prof offering $11k reward for proof. Can you claim the prize? Can she?<br /><br />It was irresponsible to use unverified information during a debate, and then not take the responsibility of owing her own comments like an adult. This is not the behavior that should be accepted from any politician, or any normal person. Using a public forum raises the level of accountability.... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:55:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284527 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284465 (R)Michele Bachmann "HPV vaccination causes mental retardation" MN prof offering $11k reward for proof. Can you claim the prize? Can she?<br /><br />Share your answer... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:44:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11284465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11139809 Can allergies cause migraines?<br /><br />My migraines do increase during the allergy season. A typical migraine for me could be days of even weeks. Taking ibuprofen by itself would only dampen the pain. It appears that hydrating drinks like gatorade do relieve the pressure in blood vessels that cause the pain. hydrading the blood... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:05:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11139809 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136992 should i get circumcised. guys in gym say i should. my dad and brother are not circumcised so this was always normal but friends are cut<br /><br />The highest concentration of nerves are located in the male foreskin, so cutting it off will dampen your ability to enjoy sex. Because we live in a country where circumcision was promoted for so long, there are many misconceptions. A simple test – run the tip of your finger on the back of... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:48:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136987 should i get circumcised. guys in gym say i should. my dad and brother are not circumcised so this was always normal but friends are cut<br /><br />Share your answer... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:48:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136883 Do US Doctors really get around $100 for each baby foreskin they collect for the pharmaceutical industry?<br /><br />There are both medical and cosmetic products made from harvested foreskins, since infant foreskin has young cells they can use it to culture other skin products and ingredients to be used in cosmetics. This makes it highly valuable. a CircLeaks.org search on cosmetic products shows a... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:05:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136864 Do US Doctors really get around $100 for each baby foreskin they collect for the pharmaceutical industry?<br /><br />Share your answer... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:00:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11136864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10493325 How many hispanics have Autism?<br /><br />The rates of autism are lower in hispanics. In areas where hispanic populations increase, there are decreasing rates of autism. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:43:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10493325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10443418 California wants to outlaw circumcision.Shouldn't that be a personal choice?<br /><br />The Doctors show … Jan 12, 2011 .. comments about the SF ban along with analysis of their answers. http://doubtingmarcus.tumblr.com/post/2794048940/the-doctors-on-san-franciscos-proposed# Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:06:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10443418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10423861 California wants to outlaw circumcision.Shouldn't that be a personal choice?<br /><br />TV comments about SF proposal .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKnSWo3hkf4 It was amusing to see CFerguson listen skeptically to her reasons, and then she agreed that all you have to do is wash, which everyone needs to do anyway. Health benefits (two positive terms) …. Risk benefits... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:18:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10423861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10419729 California wants to outlaw circumcision.Shouldn't that be a personal choice?<br /><br />The proposed law would protect personal choice. It would ban circumcision on minors since they cannot legally consent. And protect/allow them to make this personal choice for themselves. We already have laws that ban any cosmetic/non-medical surgery on female infants, so this would protect all... Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:30:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10419729 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7995001 What’s your opinion of a girl’s fiancé telling her that if circumcision is so important, then they should both get circumcised? That way she can put her "own body" where her mouth is.<br /><br />What most people forget is that circumcision has no support from medical groups around the world. It is considered cosmetic and unnecessary, since simple soap n water are more effective. Secondly adults rarely choose circumcision , it is something that is done on infants/children against... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:19:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7995001 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7994953 What is your opinion of a girl who would tell her fiance she won't marry him until he gets circumcised?<br /><br />What most people forget is that circumcision has no support from medical groups around the world. It is considered cosmetic and unnecessary, since simple soap n water are more effective. Secondly adults rarely choose circumcision , it is something that is done on infants/children against... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:15:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7994953 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7968701 What is your opinion of a girl who would tell her fiance she won't marry him until he gets circumcised?<br /><br />It&rsquo;s amazing that someone claiming a fear of cancer didn&rsquo;t bother to educate herself. Her fears are based on pure ignorance. ACS (Cancer Experts) Members have stated that circumcision is a dirtraction from the proven risks of cancer. http://www.fathermag.com/health/circ/acs/..... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:51:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7968701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845796 Do Americans really get their baby boys cirumcised when they are not Jewish ? If they do, is this mutilation?<br /><br />In the countries that started circumcision from the influence of Victorian England, most have completely abandoned routine circumcision. UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have populations where the majority do not circumcise. And in the US rate have been dropping since around 1970 when they... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:47:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7845796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7842388 How come female infant circumcision has become illegal in almost all countries but nobody cares to make male infant circumcision an offense?<br /><br />As outsiders we may imagine many things but people that actually believe in female circumcision see it in much the same way that Americans view their rights to choose unnecessary circumcisions for their infant males. http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/article.php3?id_article=3752 ..&rdquo;... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:56:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7842388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7780114 Preventive care is proven to to cost more money than it saves. Should our government still waste money promoting preventive medicine if it costs the taxpayers Billions of dollars?<br /><br />A very odd question, because doctors and medical groups support and encourage preventative care. To indentify problems early when the treatment is most effective and cost is lower. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:19:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7780114 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7780049 Dont we deserve healthcare like europe? ive been there, and visited hospitals, the lies told in the u.s. are astounding, the chains the pharmaceutical and health insurance corporations have on us cannot be broken. $120 a week for ins thats 20% of my check<br /><br />A problem that isn&#039;t mentioned often, is the effect adding healthcare costs have on jobs. To put it simply, tying healcare costs to employers makes jobs disappear. We have to compete with companies across the world and they don&#039;t have to pay wages + healthcare for each employee.... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:09:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7780049 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7726062 Can sex with an uncircumcised penis cause yeast infections on females?<br /><br />&ldquo; Yeast infection (caused by candida or thrush) is equally common in circumcised and uncircumcised men, although circumcised men are less likely to have symptoms with this infection so they are more likely to unknowingly pass on thrush to their sexual partners.&rdquo; ... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:54:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7726062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7714317 What if any are the medical benefits of circumcision?<br /><br />The only proven benefit of circumcision is that it represents a lot of medical revenue. Even with circumcision rates down the costs and follow up care plus complications are estimated to be over a billion dollars in US medical revenue. &hellip;&hellip; In other countries money allocated by WHO... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:22:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7714317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7683936 The Center for Disease Control is going to recommend mandatory circumcision for ALL men and male children in the USA. Will this influence you to get circumcised or circumcise your children?<br /><br />Theres also a petition at IntactAmerica.org for people to sign if you oppose the promtion of routine circumcision. It just takes a minute to enter your electronic signature. http://www.IntactAmerica.org/ and sign the petition to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:21:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7683936 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7645739 Ever hear of Operation Abraham? Did you know this Israeli group is behind the CDC trying to mandate circumcision in the USA? Do you think calling them out for bias is anti-semitic? Do you think religious groups should interfere with health care?<br /><br />Jewish website - interesting articles and views with a bit of humor &hellip; The controversy of promoting circumcision is alive and well in the Jewish community. http://kvetcher.net/category/circumcision/ Melvin Konner&rsquo;s Weak Defense &hellip;. Konner seems inclined to fear... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:26:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7645739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638800 Ever hear of Operation Abraham? Did you know this Israeli group is behind the CDC trying to mandate circumcision in the USA? Do you think calling them out for bias is anti-semitic? Do you think religious groups should interfere with health care?<br /><br />It&#039;s not anti-semetic when Dr.Dean Edell disagrees with it, he&#039;s Jewish. He makes a valid point that they&#039;re trying to impose a religious practice on people that don&#039;t belong to that religion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-aZlrTs6e8 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:05:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638773 The Center for Disease Control is going to recommend mandatory circumcision for ALL men and male children in the USA. Will this influence you to get circumcised or circumcise your children?<br /><br />Here is a audio w/picture (not a video) labeled Dr D. Edell Part 2, but I wasn&rsquo;t able to find a part 1 &hellip; ( ? ) CDC &amp; Religious Bias (Part 2) &ndash; comment from Dr Dean Edell on the upcoming CDC decision. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-aZlrTs6e8 among the speakers at... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:01:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7628576 The Center for Disease Control is going to recommend mandatory circumcision for ALL men and male children in the USA. Will this influence you to get circumcised or circumcise your children?<br /><br />Comments from the CDC Aug 27th .. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/research/male-circumcision.htm &ldquo;Some recent reports have speculated about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&rsquo;s (CDC&rsquo;s) upcoming public health recommendations on male circumcision for HIV prevention in... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:48:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7628576 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7627766 Would the Canadian health care system work in the US?<br /><br />I had a close friend that traveled to canada when he had severe health problems, and he had nothing but good things to say about their system, his treatment, and it&#039;s affordability. For my friend it was critical because the jobs he had in the US didn&#039;t have healthcare that paid for... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:45:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7627766 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7627645 Why are so many Americans opposed to a health care plan for all U.S. citizens?<br /><br />Lots of money is being spent by those that profit in the current system. Finding ways to reform healthcare and make it more efficient will eliminate profits. On the other hand the healthcare costs we have now are rising faster than wages and inflation. People don&#039;t realize that - If we... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:28:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7627645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7620066 Ever hear of Operation Abraham? Did you know this Israeli group is behind the CDC trying to mandate circumcision in the USA? Do you think calling them out for bias is anti-semitic? Do you think religious groups should interfere with health care?<br /><br />The AAP, CDC, and Johns Hopkins are purposely ignoring data from Modern countries where STDs and HIV are lower than the US. The best results exist without circumcision. http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=419&amp;Itemid=177 When excellent... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:01:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7620066 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7606635 There are a lot of videos online of baby boys being circumcised that are passed around by anti-circumcision people as being evidence for its ghastliness. Are there any videos of baby boys 'sleeping through it', and the like?<br /><br />When an infants heartrate and chemical reactions are monitored it shows they react the same as adults suffering extreme pain. In the past doctors in the US were taught that babies were incapable of feeling pain, while other countries have recognized that infants feel pain much more intensely.... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:18:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7606635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7593812 Would you consider getting a male child circumcised?<br /><br />No, because it&#039;s done for cosmetic appearance. It&#039;s a very personal decision that should be made by the person that is going to live with the results. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:56:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7593812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7574185 The Center for Disease Control is going to recommend mandatory circumcision for ALL men and male children in the USA. Will this influence you to get circumcised or circumcise your children?<br /><br />No because we already have groups here that are influenced by money and not medicine. The AAP , Johns Hopkins, and now the CDC are just identifying themselves as being bought by private interest groups. None of this affects the opinions of medical groups across the world because they are... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:43:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7574185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7557654 Does anyone have a *realistic* idea on how to find and deport the 12 million or so illegal immigrants in the US (and keep them out) that won't cost more than letting them stay and won't devastate the US and Latin American economies?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know, does anyone know how to deport people of European ancenstry ? , and ship them back on the boats they came on. There&#039;s a long list of people that came here when they had no invitation. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:31:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7557654 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548747 I am one of those guys who restored his foreskin. I wonder: how many of you have you heard of foreskin restoration? If so, what are your thoughts about it? Would you do it yourself? What would you think if your mate decided to undo his circumcision?<br /><br />I support your right to restore your body to a more natural appearance. It&#039;s just too bad that your body wasn&#039;t left intact in the first place. When a part of the body is missing or damaged .. replacing it is called re-constructive surgery. It isn&#039;t a crazy idea to restore... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:56:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548747 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7389969 What myths surrounding circumcision do you hear most often?<br /><br />There are myths that circumcision will protect men and their partners from some types of cancer ... penile and cervical cancer. Yet ACS representatives have publically stated that circumcision is a distraction from the proven risks that cause these types of cancer. In 96 members of the ACS... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:43:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7389969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377394 Do Latin Americans find it unfair that people from the US took the work American?<br /><br />I don&#039;t believe either group finds it offensive to be called Latin-American or Anglo-American. I personally don&#039;t look at Anglos as being the only Americans, just one of many other groups. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:45:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7377394 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7376587 What to do if the foreskin of the penis doesnt get back<br /><br />this question doesn&#039;t make any sense.. What are you talking about? Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:00:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7376587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7370460 Have there been any female circumcision cases where the female wanted to be circumcised? I've only heard of them being done forcibly by family and communities...<br /><br />In western countries women do choose cosmetic &quot;genital cutting&quot; surgery, but it is not called circumcision. http://www.drrobertrey.com/pages/REY_Search.asp In North America types of female cosmetic surgery FGCS are getting very close to the same results of female circumcision.... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:31:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7370460 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7252203 Why is female circumcision done and are there any benefits accruing to the circumcised women?<br /><br />It might be surprising but Western Doctors viewed female circ in much the same way as male circ, it just didn&rsquo;t catch on. http://www.historyofcircumcision.net/index.php?option=content&amp;task=view&amp;id=40 &ldquo;In 1910 the Journal of the American Medical Association published an... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:44:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7252203 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7252107 Why is female circumcision done and are there any benefits accruing to the circumcised women?<br /><br />.... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:33:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7252107 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7251727 Why is female circumcision done and are there any benefits accruing to the circumcised women?<br /><br />Cultural filters allow people in the West to view male circumcision as normal, even though all medical groups in the world call it unnecessary and cosmetic. When other people visit or move to the US, they are shocked and disgusted at the practice of circumcision. Personally the first time I... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:53:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7251727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7248112 Why is female circumcision done and are there any benefits accruing to the circumcised women?<br /><br />Female circ been proven to have benefits in preventing/reducing HIV (The Stallings Study). You would also prevent/reduce vulvar cancer simply because parts have been removed. http://www.drrobertrey.com/pages/REY_Search.asp In North America types of female cosmetic surgery FGCS are getting... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:56:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7248112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6902591 Who in your relationship will choose/chose if your son should be circumcised or not?<br /><br />Why not let the owner of the Penis decide when he is old enough to make an adult decision, it is considered unnecessary by medical groups around the world. Shouldn&#039;t each Man or Woman decide when ...and if they want their sexual organs cosmetically altered ? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:10:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6902591 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6899450 Why is female circumcision even for religious reasons banned in Western countries but there's no ban for male circumcision?<br /><br />Female circumcision didn&#039;t catch on in Western countries when it was introduced alongside male circumcision. So it doesn&#039;t have the same support and is easily banned... in the West. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:38:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6899450 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6734739 Why is everyone attacking Palin instead of Obama when she isn't even in a position of national power?<br /><br />A better question is why do so many Republicans seem to dislike/hate her now ?, after all they are the ones that grabbed her from obscurity and propped her up. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:23:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6734739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6734587 I've heard people say that we put color aside for this election... do you really think that's true? How big of a role do you think color played in the election?<br /><br />For younger voters I don&#039;t believe that race is a big issue, which it has been in the past. Younger voters are growing up with a changing US population that includes and acknowledges more cultures. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6734587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6733629 Who is going to run against Obama in the next election for the Republicans?<br /><br />My best guess is Bobby Jindal , and some Ex-BeautyQueen-anti-abortionist with fake boobs.. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:48:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6733629 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6731975 Circumcised vs. non circumcised? does it make a difference? how many men are and how many arent?<br /><br />It&#039;s a very personal choice that each person should be able to make about their own body. I&#039;m Intact. The evolutionary process is very clear -&gt; with all the changes environment makes on the human body, none of the climates in the world has ever resulted in a human population... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:36:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6731975 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6730512 Why do men get circumcised?<br /><br />( Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:45:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6730512 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6715690 Penn&Teller Bullsh*t did a episode on circumcision and some women they interviewed had that disgusted look on their face when asked about uncircumcised penises, so why does a little bit of foreskin make such a difference you think for some women?<br /><br />The myths/beliefs have a much bigger effect than an actual circumcision. When people believe in circumcison it has a value in their minds, in spite of little evidence and no medical support. *** As soon as you reach a culture that doesn&#039;t practice circumcision, it has zero value and worse... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:42:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6715690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698223 Is circumcision legal?<br /><br />It is illegal to perform any type of circumcision on female infants or children in western countries like the US and UK. Male children are not equally protected by these laws, so it depends on the gender of the child... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:53:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698223 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698201 My one year old had his penis checked out and when they tried to see its head the foreskin wouldnt go back. i have never been able to pull the foreskin all the way back to see the head. now their suggesting circumsition. is it neccesary?<br /><br />The foreskin of a small child is attached to the glans, for it&#039;s own protection .. separation doesn&#039;t occur until the child is 3-5yrs old ... Separation and retraction are completely different issues, retraction may not occur until puberty or even later. *** A list of common ?&#039;s... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:50:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6698201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6654171 What is Aztlan?<br /><br />For Aztecs, Aztlan means the promised land. On the Mexican Flag the &quot;Eagle holding a snake&quot; is an Aztec symbol for Aztlan. Sat, 30 May 2009 21:10:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6654171 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6621890 Why am I not circumcised when all my friends are? I want to be. What shall I do? I am 15 years old.<br /><br />You can alway choose circumcision as an adult, if you so choose. It&#039;s considered cosmetic so medical associations do not recommend routine circ. But you cannot choose to be uncircumcised. Take the time to understand that you will be losing thousands of nerves in a very sensitive part of... Wed, 27 May 2009 15:49:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6621890 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6554813 I'm 22 and thinking of getting circumcised. I hear females prefer it what do you think I should do?<br /><br />What parts of a females should be cut off to prevent them from harboring bacteria/stds and spreading them to males ??? STD, viruses, bacteria live on both female n male bodies. &hellip; You can cut up both male n female bodies, or wait &hellip; just use the most effective approach and... Wed, 20 May 2009 17:39:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6554813 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6497191 Do you feel optimistic about the Republican Party's future after eight years of George W. Bush's presidency?<br /><br />I&#039;m not a republican, but I believe we will see this party pull itself together. The new leaders will have to discard the ideas and leaders that brought their political party down. Thu, 14 May 2009 19:14:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6497191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6441556 Do you think Barack Obama would have been elected as president if his name was Obama Bin Laden?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think it would really matter. The Republican .. nit picking didn&#039;t work in this campaign. Time for Republicans to campaign on real issues, and drop the imaginary ones. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:01:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6441556 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6441387 Why did john mcain lose against Barac Obama?<br /><br />Republicans were running the same old campaign they have always run, and tried to build a political ticket that was a copy of Bush.Cheney (Bush n Palin to appeal to religious fanatics, and McCain n Cheney to appeal to the pragmatic right wing). *** The Problem is that people&#039;s priorities... Fri, 08 May 2009 14:40:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6441387 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6435620 What are the differences in the argument used in support of Female Genital Mutilation (circumcision) and Male Genital Mutilation (circumcision)?<br /><br />If you ever read the comments of women that have suffered thru female circ, you will quickly see that they campaign against circumcision of any kind and see the US and western countries as Hypocrites for justifying multilation on a child just because of gender. Male and female circumcisio are... Thu, 07 May 2009 23:48:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6435620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6423976 Any other guys out there that wish they were given the choice of circumsized or not? I am circumsized but feel that I would rather be natural......I think Uncut cocks are much sexier!<br /><br />I&#039;m glad that I was allowed to make my own choice, like most of the worlds males I see on reason to cut off or damage an important part of my own body. The idea that cutting up an infants body and leaving scar/s is very odd and cruel, and seems to show no respect for the child or the human... Wed, 06 May 2009 18:20:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6423976 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6377698 Why is everyone circumcised!?<br /><br />Babies cannot consent, so circumcision is something that is done to children and infants against their will. So the numbers of circumcisions on unconsenting children is very high, and the number of circumcisions on consenting people (adults)... is very low. Fri, 01 May 2009 20:36:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6377698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6155623 Should male infants be circumcised for any reason other than religious reasons? Is it now the trend to not circumsize?<br /><br />A couple of videos that answer most questions about circumcision, the 20min public service announcement is packed full of information. The second DadLab video is informative and humorous. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5395565256830319025 Public service announcement &ndash; Dec... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:42:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6155623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6124484 What would you say that could convince me to get my baby circumcised?<br /><br />Here is a public service announcement (20min) on circumcision, explaining that circumcision is a painful unnecessary procedure. Even Jewish people are changing their views about this practice. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5395565256830319025 - excellent video The video... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:54:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6124484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5959938 Do you think it's true that uncircumcised men feel more than a circumcised man during intercourse? Do you know for sure?<br /><br />It would appear that females also feel more during intercourse when their partner is intact. http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/60750.html ...&quot;A New Zealand study found that reduced female arousal and fewer female orgasms may be linked to women having sex with circumcised male... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:24:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5959938 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5942259 Has anyone here actually chosen to have a circumcision on their own body. And if more 99% of the time is done to an unconsenting infant/child, what does that say about this practice?<br /><br />It looks like the Percentage is 0% .....When rational adults are given all the factual information about circumcision, they overwhelmingly choose against circumcision.... Is preventing a child&#039;s memory of circumcision, as important as people claim, or just a way to continue circumcision on... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:07:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5942259 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5936181 Are republicans having difficulty being the minority?<br /><br />I think that the Republican party needs to reorganize itself. After Bush it doesn&#039;t seem that there is a clear message of where Repulicans are headed. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:57:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5936181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5936136 Obama better than bush or bush better than obama?<br /><br />Bush was in office 8yrs , so we&#039;ll have to give Obama a few years in order to make a fair comparison. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:50:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5936136 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5900940 What are the benefits of an uncircumcised penis?<br /><br />It would appear that there are advantages for both the male and female, when a male is left intact. http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/60750.html Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:38:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5900940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5900679 What is your opinion on female circumcision? Should we respect other cultural values which practice it?<br /><br />When you&#039;re cutting up the bodies of children that cannot consent it is wrong. It doesn&#039;t matter if it&#039;s male or female circumcision, removing healthy body part/s without the consent of the owner is immoral and medically unethical. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:07:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5900679 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5900615 Why do some parents choose to not circumsize their childrens peinises?<br /><br />Because the majority of the World ,Men and Women, get along fine without practicing genital cutting. And then you have no medical reason, no medical support, and the ethical issues of removing healthy body part/s without the consent of the owner Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:00:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5900615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5836268 CIRCUMCISION.....wrong, or sanitary?<br /><br />Circumcision (RIC) has no medical reason and no medical support, that is why it is labeled cosmetic and unnecessary by medical groups worldwide. From a medical standpoint it is unethical to remove healthy tissue , body parts just for a cosmetic effect in which the body&rsquo;s owner has no choice. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:42:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5836268 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5738892 What age do you have to be to make your own decision on circumcision<br /><br />You should be an adult, since it is a decision that will change your body permanently, it should also be a decision that is considered carefully by the adult that will live in that body permanently. Most states put age restrictions on tatoos and cosmetic surgery, because of the permanent... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:21:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5738892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5639501 Why do jews cut foreskin<br /><br />I don&rsquo;t believe in the hygiene reasons at all , because the early greeks and romans were very concerned with the health and well being of their people and troops , and at the same time passed laws against the practice of circumcision. Their culture involved building public arenas for... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:04:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5639501