[naraht]

Circumcision was never as heavily done in Europe as it was in the United States, Through the first 2/3 of the 20th century, Circumcision in non-Jewish community in the United States was still well above half...

I was under the impression that Circumcision of boys in the Muslim community tended to be much later (age 12?), so this ruling would affect Jews much more than Muslims.

From what I understand, "circumcision" of girls can be much earlier, but actually would have a harder time getting a religious exemption for. (I'm pretty sure the Koran doesn't talk about female "Circumcision", but I think it does for boys.

I'd actually like to see a different term used other than Female Circumcision. From what I understand if the equivalent parts were removed in boys that are removed in Female circumcision, the entire head of the penis would be removed. Are there groups that only remove the equivalent female labial parts to a traditional Jewish male circumcision? (which I would imaging would be considerably more difficult to get to cleanly in an infant).

I also almost wonder if some version of this ruling could be used against those who pierce baby girl's ears at a very young age. (Personal opinion, I find pierced ears in those under age 4 to be disturbing.)