Massachusetts State Prohibition of Genital Mutilation Act

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:36 pm

Yup that's right, in these tough economic times it's good to know the government is taking steps to protect the genitalia of future generations Razz

The "Massachusetts State Prohibition of Genital Mutilation Act" :

Quote:

Except as provided in subsection (e), whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, cuts, or mutilates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vulva, breast, nipple, foreskin, glans, testicle, penis, ambiguous genitalia, hermaphroditic genitalia, or genital organs of another person who has not attained the age of 18 years or on any non-consenting adult; or whoever prematurely and forcibly retracts the penile or clitoral prepuce of another person who has not attained the age of 18 years or any non-consenting adult; or whoever knowingly assists with or facilitates any of these acts; or whoever arranges, plans, aids, abets, counsels, facilitates, or procures a genital mutilation operation on another person who has not attained the age of 18 years or any non-consenting adult shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 14 years, or both.

Yup, that's right, 14 years in jail for having your child circumsized...
"Children should have the right to chose to keep their foreskin" Rolling Eyes

http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/186/st01/st01777.htm