genital mutilation of girls, page-37

Free will,

A neadle in the clitoris is as symbolic as a needle right through the tip of the penis and of corse creating a drop of blood. It is nothing like an ear piercing.

I understand your point though, putting things in the hands of the doctors, but allowing such barbaric traditions in Australia is a step in the wrong direction. It's not just the pain, but taking away the sexuality of a human being is inhumane. Regardless of how symbolic they try to make it.