Re: I knew it was coming.

mstyrion 1 · ‎09-18-2014

On 10/29/2014 KYToby said:
The OP obviously has an agenda, but one thing has nothing to do with the other. NY can close the loophole by not allowing first cousins to marry.

exactly.

OP's insinuation that one has anything to do with the other is offensive.

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NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/29/2014 sidsmom said:
Calling all History Buffs:

Don't want to be accused of poking a bear, but I'm asking seriously....other than the DNA angle, why is it not OK? Our ancestors married cousins all the time. When did it become socially unacceptable? Early 1900's? And why?

That objection had to do with older family members taking advantage of young female relatives.

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NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/29/2014 Jig Saw said:
On 10/29/2014 Snik said:
On 10/29/2014 Jig Saw said:
To put it in simple terms, genetics are so similar there is cause for defects.

There won't be defects because the genetics are so similar, the theory is that bad genetic traits will not be diluted in any way...

Same difference and then they pass them on to their offspring.

No, it isn't the same difference. It's about a recessive gene matching with another like it.

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redtabby · ‎03-10-2010

Woody Allen did not marry his adopted daughter. Soon Yi Previn was adopted by Mia Farrow when she was married to Andre Previn. Woody and Mia were never married and never lived together.

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/29/2014 redtabby said:
Woody Allen did not marry his adopted daughter. Soon Yi Previn was adopted by Mia Farrow when she was married to Andre Previn. Woody and Mia were never married and never lived together.

Woody and Mia adopted a child together, Dylan, and had a biological child, Ronan Farrow. Soon Yi is their sister. So their father married their sister. It doesn't matter that Mia and Woody didn't get married. He was still a parental figure.

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Snik · ‎10-28-2014

Well, I couldnt personally have an intimate relationship with anyone for whom I may have changed their diaper at one time in their life...which, presumably, a parental figure does for their child, adopted, blood or step....

Snik · ‎10-28-2014

On 10/29/2014 NoelSeven said:
On 10/29/2014 Jig Saw said:
On 10/29/2014 Snik said:
On 10/29/2014 Jig Saw said:
To put it in simple terms, genetics are so similar there is cause for defects.

There won't be defects because the genetics are so similar, the theory is that bad genetic traits will not be diluted in any way...

Same difference and then they pass them on to their offspring.

No, it isn't the same difference. It's about a recessive gene matching with another like it.

exactly, NoelSeven!

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

Soon Yi was out of diapers by the time Woody and Mia started dating. I didn't realize he never lived with Mia. That's strange. But I think they both are (Mia and Woody).

Snik · ‎10-28-2014

On 10/29/2014 Lucky Charm said:
Soon Yi was out of diapers by the time Woody and Mia started dating. I didn't realize he never lived with Mia. That's strange. But I think they both are (Mia and Woody).

I was actually speaking metaphorically in my changing diaper comment- Presumably a parental figure should have that kind of (nurturing and caretaking) relationship with a child..not a Sxully intimate one...