There is a gentleman
who from about November onwards can be seen hanging around outside the Barnes and Noble bookstore on the University of Chicago campus protesting loudly and with full colour pictures about what he considers to be the evils of circumcision.

Dressed as Santa.

EDIT: I've had a "tip off" that he's not really Santa at all. Ho ho, and indeed ho...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:41, 10 replies)

Ooooh, I'm off to Chicago in a few weeks
Do include a map. I'll try and get photos :-)
(GONEism, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:46, closed)

Oooh, it's in Hyde Park
on the South Side, home of Mr Obama and gun crime. 57th and Ellis to be exact, right by the neurology department of the hospital.

If you want travel tips for the fair city of Chicago, do gaz me...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:48, closed)

Thank you kindly
I already have a tourguide and associate arranged, who funnily enough, also has the surname Ellis.
(GONEism, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:49, closed)

Take a good coat.
And warm socks...

Mind you, if you're going in November, you'll be okay. December, pack your thermals. If you do venture to the South Side (and if you're not going to the University, there's not much point as there's bugger all else there) do visit Ribs and Bibs on 53rd and Dorchester...
(Rakky (forgot her password) The muffin maverick, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:52, closed)

I shall bear that in mind
I'm going the week before Christmas and I've got a penthouse on the magnificent mile, because I'm a cowardly, obnoxious tourist :-)
(GONEism, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:53, closed)

if you collect records Evanston is for you.
If you don't, it's still very pretty, mind.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 16:19, closed)

Maybe
He has confused neurology with urology?
(ragged, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 16:05, closed)

Fair play to him
I can't see why it's considered culturally normal in the States to have the end of your peestick chopped off at a very early age.

But then again they're a queer bunch.
(Vice Admiral Sir Charles Cockbrush KCB MBE DSO, who is finding it increasingly difficult to log into b3ta.com wants to duck your aunt and kick your puppy, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 15:51, closed)

I'd second that
Circumcision performed for religious reasons is one thing, but the medical arguments are pretty weak and basically boil down to hygiene.

On the otherhand there's plenty of evidence on the benefits of the foreskin - protection from desensitisation, possible role in female stimulation during intercourse.

Above all it's just cruel and unusual.
( monkeybananaraffle, Mon 3 Nov 2008, 16:33, closed)

Medical arguments
Circumcision makes as much sense as cutting off your lips to reduce gum disease.
(Vice Admiral Sir Charles Cockbrush KCB MBE DSO, who is finding it increasingly difficult to log into b3ta.com wants to duck your aunt and kick your puppy, Tue 4 Nov 2008, 9:59, closed)