Even when research in Cuba determined that Yellow Fever was spread by mosquitoes, it took 20 years for the information to be put to use in the construction of the Panama Canal. Some believe the “ditch” could not have otherwise been completed.
The Intelligencer New Era carried a page A7 story from the New York Times headed “U. S. weighs circumcision to fight HIV risk.” It reports how circumcision reduces the chances of spreading AIDS through heterosexual activity by 50%! The impact on an entire population is many times greater, because of the multiplier effect due to each diseased individual spreading HIV/AIDS.
Sadly, we are probably another ten years away from when health officials and the general population will take heed and see that this very minor and quick operation takes place for every male infant, unless there is a medical or strong religious reason otherwise.
