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Heres what I would’ve told him. Describing it in vile language is unnecessarily offensive (I know that that is part of his appeal, and that sadly more often than not many of our bretheren fall for him when he is on “our” side.)
Any “ick” factor is complelty irrelevant when discussing banning or limiting people from practicing their religion. Many religous rituals from all religions can be made to sound “weird” that should have no bearing with regard to any discussion n the matter. I’m sure nay thinking person would agree with the above. (Though I was never sure if savage could be characterized as a thinking person)
That being said there is only one issue that should matter to the authorities (and us) in regard to banning/limiting any religous procedure, and that is health and safety of those involved. If Rov of the medical profession views it as dangerous it should be banned. period. Same as we would tell somebody not to fast on Y”K if Rov (or even one) Doctor even a goy said it was dangerous.
Any attempt to portray any ritual as “Primitive” “icky” or “weird” is completly out of place and detracts from the real issue