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I would disagree that the foreskin performs an essential biological function, and by the dictionary definition that would not make it mutilation.

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I said clear, not essential. Your pinky finger also does not perform an essential biological function, i.e. you can keep on living without it. But it performs a clear one, providing more grip strength and options.

Please link to the dictionary definition you're using.

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/mutilation

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From the definition: "make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts" Cutting off the foreskin entirely fulfills that description.

I suggest you look at this: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs241/en/

Using the term mutilation when it is most often used in that context is absurd.

Mutilation has a clear meaning in the dictionary and its application here is perfectly fine.

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