U.N. Urges Circumcision To Fight HIV

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U.N. Urges Circumcision To Fight HIV

April 2, 2007 | ISSUE 43•14

Citing studies that say that circumcision can cut the chances of contracting HIV by up to 60 percent, United Nations health agencies are urging heterosexual males to undergo the procedure. What do you think?

I don't like it. Governments should stick to telling women what to do with their bodies.

Raymond DeShaw
Baggage Porter
Let's hope that Africans are more adept at outpatient surgery than they are at handling condoms.

Lisa Ishikowa
Systems Analyst
Unfortunately I have already been circumcised. Is there any benefit in cutting off even more of my penis?

Robert Galloway
Loan Officer

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