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Originally Posted by JackFree
Probably talking about same sex marriages. everyone who want to be married should be able to.
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I wonder just how far you would be supportive of that statement...
So same sex is a given....
What about Cousins? or Brothers and Sisters?
What about cultures that allow for more than one wife - should they be legal?
What about arranged marriges? - If one or both parties are pressured into marriage - should that be legal?
What about cultures that allow the marriage of under aged - for example should a 30 year old be allowed to marry a 12 year old - even if the 12 year old says its ok?
There was a case in the papers the other day where two sisters who have lived together (away from their parents) for the past 50 years - who applied to have the same rights as civil partnerships (regarding inheritence tax laws)and were refused - should they be allowed to marry?
In the papers a while back - a guy was caught screwing a goat and prosecuted - he was conviceted and forced to marry the goat (yes seriously - someone do a search for me
) - should that be legal? (think it was India)
I know I have given some extreme examples here, but a statement that many seem to be making along the lines of "anyone who wants to marry should be allowed to" is dangerous teritory as far as I am concerned - particually when you look at cultures that allow marriage to children.
Personally I think marriage is fast becoming devalued (even trivialised) by society, with divorces figures becoming higher and higher... its not helped by stupid laws, like in the UK you can make whats supposed to be a life comitment and marry at 16, have sex and children, live on your own and leave school to get a job, but you cant watch Aliens with Sigorny Weaver on DVD for another 2 years because it might corrupt you due to your age...
As far as my opinion goes, I daren't answer the question who should or shouldn't be allowed to marry (although I firmly support same sex marriges), but what I would like to see is couples forced to co-habit as man and wife (or civil partners) for a two year period minimum before being granted a license to marry. Put the value back into it rather than make it more accesible IMO...
wow, that turned into a loooong post!
