>> So, with such compelling data, why is the practice represent the norm? <<
In my opinion, ignorance and both religious and (old) scientific dogma.
A fascinating and in-your-face look at circumcision is the "Circumcision is Bullsh*t" episode of Penn and Teller's funny and informative show "Bullsh*t":
>> So, with such compelling
>> So, with such compelling data, why is the practice represent the norm? <<
In my opinion, ignorance and both religious and (old) scientific dogma.
A fascinating and in-your-face look at circumcision is the "Circumcision is Bullsh*t" episode of Penn and Teller's funny and informative show "Bullsh*t":
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMlofscJjmQ
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1NbfRzHv74
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FflqYpzYzjc