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alexander74 · 10-03-2002, 02:35 AM

Ok, yes, I know about the increased chances for birth defects, and I know these chances increase more the closer you are related.

But, assuming all necessary precautions have been taken to avoid pregnancy, such as sterilization or whatnot, why can't a brother and sister, first cousins, etc., feel free to have sexual relations with each other (and yes, assume for this question that the two are of legal age).

When I asked this question at work (they're used to odd questions from me), most people couldn't handle the idea, even though they admitted that they could give no logical reason against it. In fact, they openly admitted that the 'taboo' is the best thing.

So, my question is: What is the logical reason for avoiding incest? As a sub-question, should relatives be allowed to get married?

If this is not the appropriate area for this topic, moderators feel free to move it. <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" />

Ta-ta, see ya', and don't piss off the clowns.
alex

echidna · 10-03-2002, 02:55 AM

Alexander, bit of a longshot I know, but by any chance do you have a sister called Amie ?

<a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=52&t=000305" target="_blank">Have you already checked out this recent thread ?</a>

[ October 03, 2002: Message edited by: echidna ]</p>

99Percent · 10-03-2002, 03:08 AM

Yes, please refer to echidna's link to discuss this.

10-03-2002, 02:35 AM	#1
alexander74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 813	Why is incest bad? Ok, yes, I know about the increased chances for birth defects, and I know these chances increase more the closer you are related. But, assuming all necessary precautions have been taken to avoid pregnancy, such as sterilization or whatnot, why can't a brother and sister, first cousins, etc., feel free to have sexual relations with each other (and yes, assume for this question that the two are of legal age). When I asked this question at work (they're used to odd questions from me), most people couldn't handle the idea, even though they admitted that they could give no logical reason against it. In fact, they openly admitted that the 'taboo' is the best thing. So, my question is: What is the logical reason for avoiding incest? As a sub-question, should relatives be allowed to get married? If this is not the appropriate area for this topic, moderators feel free to move it. <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" /> Ta-ta, see ya', and don't piss off the clowns. alex

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10-03-2002, 02:55 AM	#2
echidna Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,832	Alexander, bit of a longshot I know, but by any chance do you have a sister called Amie ? <a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=52&t=000305" target="_blank">Have you already checked out this recent thread ?</a> [ October 03, 2002: Message edited by: echidna ]</p>

10-03-2002, 03:08 AM	#3
99Percent Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: my mind Posts: 5,996	Yes, please refer to echidna's link to discuss this.

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