I was trying to point out that you're comparing something that's truly without consequences, to mutilation (ear-piercing, while small, is mutilation).
- km23:
- With proper care most piercings don't get infected, unless the body tries to reject it and even then it can be treated easily. Anyway the infections can be caught early and treated before they even cause pain. I should know because my skin has tried to reject my second and third piercings several times through infection and nothing bad has happened.
Death from an infection is a different subject. If a parent cannot take care of a simple ear piercing then chances are they are neglecting their children in other areas. Translated, if the infection gets bad enough to cause death the parent will be charged with abuse.
What about piercings that can cause nerve damage if done improperly?
And what about piercings, that, even if it's a minor infection, are still pretty awful? Did you know that an infection in the area of your nose can lead to infections in your skull?
As well, what about infants who play with their piercings? They can do permanent damage to their ears by pulling on them.
February 15th, 2011 at 04:44am