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Originally Posted by Charlatan
The main difference in the two proceedures (at least the one that really matters to me) is that you cannot reverse a circumcision and you can always take out your earrings.
One changes the natural function of an organ and the other puts a hole in superfluous flesh (that will grow back if the jewelry is removed).
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Pretty much my thoughts exactly. I don't see either as "abuse," but of the two, pierced ears are a significantly less severe action. I had my ears pierced when I was younger and had no problems with them at all. Later in high school I let them heal back up, and then a few years later wanted them back again and had them reopened. It's not a big issue at all, it's a very easy choice to reverse.
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