I watched a video in child development this term that detailed the story of
David Reimer. While the procedure used in Reimer's circumcision was not the routine procedure, I'm not sure I want to be responsible as a parent for a decision that could significantly alter my child's genitalia, should complications arise. I just don't see it as necessary.
I wouldn't go as far as to call it genital mutilation, as the genitals still function correctly after a successful circumcision. Certainly, a botched circumcision could be called mutilation. Admittedly, I'd feel a whole lot better about the whole thing if it were the individual's decision, and on one else's.