PS. And it's worth noting that there are contradictory reports - some that find it makes a difference and others that disagree. So, in light of that, the dramatic difference in rates of infection between America and Europe is decisive for me.
And, moreover, it would not change my opinion in the slightest either way. The best protection against HIV is to not inject drugs and to not be a slut. Raising one's children properly will do far more to protect them than mutilating them possibly could.
apparently circumcision is a major protective influence against invasive penile cancer.
i'm not actually advocating circumcision. i'm not a medical doctor or an expert on health effects of circumcision.
but it seems to me, that it would make more sense to look at the overall health effects, pro and con, before taking a strong position either way.