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Foreskin Intolerance = Discrimination

This is in response to America's (and the world's) treating boys like so many slabs of meat instead of human beings.

I have been seeking an uncut skinny dude to date. Uncut, to sort of "compensate" for my cut. I am HIV-negative, 110 pounds, 30, and like science and fantasy.

That being said (and I have enclosed many recent pictures of me), foreskin has a role in my search for that guy of my dreams.

I am loosely cut, but I would rather not have been cut at all.

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oppose circumcision because circumcision is unconstitutional.

It is against the law, because it is discriminatory. (Or, should I say, DICScriminatory?)

Equal protections mechanisms, which prohibit any form of prejudice, prohibit people from forcing their opinions (aesthetic dislikes, discontents, prejudices, beliefs, religions, medical opinions) on us physically.

Parents are not above the law

While the Bill of Rights does not specify "circumcision," there exists no law, rule, standard, ethic, or right of parents, doctors, or anyone, stating that they are endowed with the right to cut off parts of the male genitalia. Are males a separate, sub- standard class of humans? Why are we targeted for such hazing by society? Would the same standard of treatment be tolerated for females? Are male genitals less important than females'?

Millions of males need to file a class-action civil suit against the United States for discrimination. Males should not be perceived as comprised of "snakes & snails and puppy dog tails." Instead of marketing new and "improved" devices to cut our privates, why has no research been done to develop products (topical creams, prescribed or over-the-counter) as a measure to cleanse the foreskin and prevent infections?

HIV is not justification to force males to lop off a living, highly erotic part of our penises without our consent. A civilized world does not single out people and cut off parts of their genitalia.

If anyone wishes to join me in my crusade against circumcision, please e-mail me or write.

Kris Fense
krisfense@yahoo.com
PO Box 612
Chelsea Station
New York, New York 10113-0612

Right on, Kris! No infant should be forced to endure painful, unnecessary, non-consensual removal of a vital, pleasure-giving part of the penis done in a (profit-making) ritual aimed at "purifying" his nasty (i.e., sexual) parts. Our May, 1996, editorial, "Stop Circumcision," called for a halt to infant circumcision.

Nipplemania!

Many years ago you ran article about the joy of nipples. May I have info about how I can find this at you site?

greased knuckles
via e-mail

You're looking for "Nipple Mania: Men's tits are good for nothing-- except sex," available at Guidemag.com/content/index.cfm?ID=290. Our homepage has a search engine where a search for "nipples" would find the article. Hope this helps!

Supporting the Troops

I am currently at a military location but still like to receive The Guide. Is there a way to have them sent to me with no one knowing what it is?

C.J.
via e-mail

We mail The Guide in a sealed, opaque, white paper envelope with only our name and PO Box as the return address. Of course, we do not know what mail privacy military personnel (or any American) can expect under this administration....

Wants Ocean State Coverage

I notice in the past couple of issues there is no mention of Rhode Island. Nothing from Providence, etc. What's new at the Mega-Plex? I used to work there when it opened, but am living in Seattle now. Come do a story on Basic Plumbing in Seattle!

C.G.
via e-mail

We plan to cover Providence in an upcoming issue. Providence is one of the more sexually open cities in the Northeast, so we understand why you're impatient! Our coverage of Seattle at Guidemag.com includes a write-up on Basic Plumbing.

Grateful Prisoner

This is in response to the letter from "J.W." in the October, 2006, issue in which the author requests that you quit accepting ads from prisoners.

I happen to be one of those prisoners, and I challenge anyone to call me a "con" or "unreal." I placed my ad in The Guide because I am very lonely and am looking for friends-- period. I am very happy with the responses I got to my ad, and have made some new friends. I have not, and will not, ask for material gain from anyone who has written.

J.W. should not label all prisoners as cons, anymore than he should call all homosexuals "fags" or evil people destined for Hell.

Granted, there are some prisoners out there who will try to take advantage of others (including fellow prisoners), but there are also a lot of lonely guys like myself who are grateful for the opportunity to make new friends through personal ads in The Guide.

Thanks to you and to everyone who responded to my ad.

K.J.
Terre Haute, Indiana

Headed South

I always look forward to The Guide. It's informative and well-written.

In several weeks I will be leaving for an exciting adventure in Easter Island with a stop in Santiago. I have not been able to locate any good information regarding hotels and entertainment places. Could you help?

D.D.
Amherst, New York

We trust you're looking for advice about gay spots in Santiago, not Easter Island! We've not visited Chile recently, and only feature a few entries at Guidemag.com; you might try Gaychile.cl for an impressive amount of (Spanish language) info on Chile. ˇBuen viaje!