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thesweetcheat Apr 23, 2017 07:58:54
Replying to phallus dei

phallus dei wrote:
Here's a case where we agree - FGM is a sick practice whether it be done in the West, East, or anywhere in between. I think the desire to not "offend" and accept every culture as "equally valid" has gotten out of hand. Some things are barbaric, no matter how long of a tradition they represent.
Yep, don't see anyone disagreeing with dhaj on this. I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone defend FGM so as not to offend either.

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phallus dei Apr 23, 2017 13:41:16
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Yep, don't see anyone disagreeing with dhaj on this. I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone defend FGM so as not to offend either.[/quote]

In US academia (at least in some places), FGM is presented as reflecting the values of a particular culture, and as such we (the West) aren't in a position to "condemn" it. While I agree with such a stance in principle, I think it some cases, the wrongness of an action is so apparent that attempts at political correctness are counter-productive.