We need to win hearts before we win laws.
I support intactivism, but I think we should think carefully about how we present our message.
Lately I've seen a lot of posts that come across as angry or confrontational. I understand the frustration—many of us feel we were denied a choice about our own bodies. But if our movement becomes known for outrage instead of education, people will stop listening.
I believe education should come before legislation.
Let's explain what the foreskin is, what functions it serves, and why many men feel they lost sensitivity, the gliding mechanism, and other aspects of sexual function after circumcision. If people understand what is being removed, they're much more likely to question the practice themselves.
I also think one of our strongest arguments is bodily autonomy. Instead of telling others what they must do, we can simply say that every child deserves the opportunity to make this permanent decision for themselves when they're old enough to give informed consent.
If we want intactivism to be taken seriously, we should be known for facts, respect, and education—not for sounding extremist. Winning hearts and minds will ultimately achieve far more than anger ever will.