Intersectionality with Genital Autonomy

Those who fight for genital autonomy for males are often shunned by anti-FGM activists and Pride events.  I get that some think that allowing the issue of "anti-circumcision" (speaking of males as that is what people in the USA think) diminishes their own issues.  I actually see it the other way around.  

For me, the issue of genital autonomy has spiraled upward as cross-discussions have occurred.  For example, I always disliked female genital mutilation (FGM) simply because of those words and what I heard via the mainstream media.  However, I used to think that it was limited to only uncivilized tribes in Africa.  It wasn't until I watched the American Circumcision documentary that I started seeing the connection to male "circumcision."  I had no idea that it was something that was regularly practiced in the USA, and still is to an extent today.  I had no idea that most victims believed that they were better for it, just like most victims of male "circumcision" believe they are better off.  It was BECAUSE both were discussed together that my awareness and understanding of FGM practices was raised; imagine if Brendon Marotta would have shunned anti-FGM as if it was a separate issue!

I don't remember which came first, but I either read about Hida Viloria on gaamerica.org or Anastasia Lindsey Rogers shared their story with me when I was protesting with the Bloodstained Men.  I started learning about intersex conditions and "normalization" surgeries.  Anastasia protests with the Bloodstained Men regularly.  BECAUSE she does, Anastasia gets more opportunities and more allies to speak out against those surgeries too!  Now Your Whole Baby information booths include intersex!

My mind is not made up when it comes to vaccines, however, when it comes to informed consent we have a lot in common.  It is BECAUSE informed consent causes include genital cutting practices that I have been made more aware of the history and risks of certain vaccines.

Pride is all about self-determination and being proud of your sexual status.  I had no idea that men that were not "circumcised" are often shamed for the status of the genitalia!  It also happens for women in the female genital cutting cultures.  Mind you, the status of your genitalia is better hidden than being outwardly gay, trans or queer.  Being a cut ("circumcised") dad of two intact sons has made me even more aware of the challenges of the LGBTQ+ community.  I don't think that someone should be shamed for the status of their genitalia any more than their sexual identity.  It has been discussions with certain gay couples that I have become more understanding of the natural penis.  Welcoming "Foreskin Pride" folks to Pride events should not be an issue, but it has been in some cases.  I was personally harassed in Portland.  There is a video of a gay man that called the Bloodstained Men idiots (with a sign)!  There is so much more I could say here, but I'm getting off my soap box.

All of these have overlapping opportunities where, if we collaborate, we can have a larger voice and make more progress.  Check out this article about intersectionality:  https://www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/ten-tips-putting-intersectionality-practice

Contact the DoD Inspector General!

OK, my federal court case against the USA was dismissed, nothing else we can do, right?

WRONG!!!!

Someone suggested to me that a different suit could be filed to get them to stop performing these non-therapeutic preputial amputations (aka "circumcisions") on boys instead of pursuing financial restitution for myself.  So, I started looking into it.  While making calls to determine whether there is a specific code used on the medical records for the procedure, someone suggested contacting the Inspector General's office.  So, I started looking into that and I found this:

https://www.dodig.mil/Components/Administrative-Investigations/DoD-Hotline/Hotline-Complaint/

The form is designed for individuals complaining only about something that affects the individual alone, but, it's still possible to complete the form.

I got a call this morning!!!!  It's Monday and I filed it this weekend.  Excellent response time!

The person on the other end of the phone was sympathetic and said that she asked before how it is allowed.  She did, however, go down the usual road: "it's something the parents allow."  So, I busted out the history, which I'm pretty sure she learned some things.

First, I covered the term "circumcise" and how all it means is to cut in a circle and how it was adopted by religion.

Second, I covered how it got started as a regular practice in the military.  How it became popular during WWII where men would get infections because they spent so much time without a shower.  And, how they were fighting to rescue the Jews, thus, a show of solidarity with the Jews also propelled it.

Third, I covered that if my parents hired a hit man to kill me, the parents are not the only ones that would be held accountable.

However, NO ONE actually QUESTIONED whether it was something that was legally allowed!  It has always been ASSUMED!  "They're doing it over there and not getting arrested, it must be OK for us to do it here."  It is NOT!

She was still compelled to drop the case until I expressed again that it is NOT written in ANY law that allows it.  No law makes an exception from the 1st Amendment and the Bill of Rights.

Think about this:  if they claim freedom of religion for the parents, what other freedom of religion for parents would the US Government have to allow?  (FGM anyone?)  And, HOW is that freedom for the individual getting part of their body permanently removed?!

Also, think about this:  if they claim preventative medical benefits, they're opening a can of worms!  What else can a parent decide to pre-emptively remove?!

Either way, they set a bad precedent. This CANNOT stand legally!

Don't forget another problem with this practice: $$$$$$$$  TAX  $$$$$$$$ !!!!!!  If you are a citizen of the USA, YOU are a victim!  YOU have plenty of reason to file a complaint yourself!  They are using YOUR tax $$ to perform a cosmetic surgery that violates human rights!  Even IF I was not a direct victim of this practice, I would STILL feel like a victim!  I HATE that the taxes that I have paid has partially paid for these amputations of children's erogenous tissue!  If you haven't had enough reason to speak out just because of the harm to males, this should put the nail in the coffin!  If you are sitting here thinking "but the medical benefits" - you need to go back to read older articles of mine and watch the American Circumcision documentary!

This is TIME SENSITIVE!  Strike while the iron is HOT!  I just got a bug in their ear; make sure more bugs go in their ears before it goes stale and/or the people working there are no longer working there.