If circumcision of male children is permitted for religious reasons does it violate the rights of a child who may have no desire to adhere to his parents religion when he reaches the age of consent? Do not some factions of some religions practice female circumcision (an abhorrent violation of a child)? Is there a case of sexual discrimination for allowing one and not the other? My own feeling is that it should not be done before a child has the wisdom to make the decision for himself, except for legitimate medical necessity, and certainly not to a newborn infant!