San Francisco Resident Seeks Signatures For Initiative To Ban Male Circumcision

San Francisco (CA) resident Lloyd Schofield has submitted a proposed initiative measure to the San Francisco Department of Elections seeking to ban circumcision of males under the age of 18. The proposed ban would include circumcisions performed for religious reasons. Violation of the ban could lead to a fine of up to $1000 and up to one year in jail. In support of the proposed ban, Schofield said: "Tattooing a child is banned as a felony and circumcision is more harmful than a tattoo."  Third Age reported yesterday that in order for the initiative to be placed on the November 2011 ballot, its proponent must collect 7,168 valid signatures.