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Marriage Between Uncle And Niece Is Ruled Legal By New York Court

Posted by $ AJAshinoff 8 years, 9 months ago to Culture
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A foreseeable variant of the SCOTUS ruling. Stay-tuned, this is only just the beginning.
SOURCE URL: http://dailyheadlines.net/2015/07/marriage-between-uncle-and-niece-is-ruled-legal-by-new-york-court/

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  • Posted by broskjold22 8 years, 9 months ago
    "The genetic risk to any children born to the couple was no more than that between first cousins, who are free to marry" LOL Wow, this IS just the beginning. I didn't realize the original law was based on genetic arguments. Also, I didn't realize "genetic risk" is considered as the main argument against incest. I suppose the "old rules" are just another "cultural" legacy, you know, like eating meals with your family, or the belief in working hard to earn a living, or like holding the door for a woman, or deciding whether or not to circumcise a son.
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    • Posted by SaltyDog 8 years, 9 months ago
      And it is a very valid argument. If I remember correctly, the birth defects get worse from the second generation onward. And in societies where inbreeding is encouraged, the problems get exponentially worse.
      http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic...
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      • Posted by broskjold22 8 years, 9 months ago
        Yes, I agree, SaltyDog. It is a valid argument and perhaps even the main argument. The genetic risk is a serious factor, and I do not mean to downplay it. However, a point needs to be made that certain relationships are inappropriate whether "genetic risk" is involved or not. A modern example is a sexual relationship between a student and his or her teacher. Another example might be an adopted child and a parent. Now, of course, there is no genetic risk, but there is something about them we consider improper. Or I could be wrong.
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