Should some forms of incest be legalised? [ENDS 25/07/2010]

[Grig]

Should some forms of incest be legalised?

Ends: 25/08/2010

Incest has always been perceived as a taboo subject. Although, history shows us that Egyptian Pharaohs used to marry their sisters, elsewhere in society it has been treated as an utter abnormality. The main argument here is scientific as it also brings foetal abnormality. However, with contraception being of common use and acceptance in the world today, sexual activity has become a much more recreational purpose. Some argue that some form of incest, if certain conditions are met, such as never consuming a child etc. and doing it via half blood or 'distant' relatives should be allowed. They also go onto the point that the world today is much more conservative and that these are biblical values we're following, that we constructed years ago.

However, many view this as simply wrong. Human genetics were not constructed for incest, think of the the deformed offspring etc.. Family ties may be ruined as connection between certain members is very strong. Incest if often viewed as a parallel to pedophilia and is morally wrong in every way. Therefore, the debate this week is whether you think incest in at least some form should be legalised and why?

Also, to leave you off pondering over this concept; shouldn't Adam and Eve have been related, as a single person created them?

[Becca]

I think it should be legalised because you can love you who love. Whether they are a family member or not, love is love I guess. It's like saying only a MAN and a WOMAN from different families should fall in love, which is wrong because a woman can fall in love with another woman, or a man can fall in love with another man. If they love each other, then go for it.

[.iNova.]

Parent - Child: No
Child - Child: No
Child - Unrelated Aunt / Uncle: Meh.
Child - Cousion: Meh

I hate the idea of it myself, but whatever floats peoples boats.

[Stryderman]

Also, to leave you off pondering over this concept; shouldn't Adam and Eve have been related, as a single person created them?

no, just no. "god" does not exist.

incest is wrong unless your from the forest where its quite natural.

[Muct]

Siblings - Yes
Mother/Father & Child - No
Auntie/Uncle - Maybe
Cousins - Yes

[.iNova.]

What the hell, youd endorce sex with a brother / sister? Thats wrong on so many levels man.

[buttons]

Siblings - Yes
Mother/Father & Child - No
Auntie/Uncle - Maybe
Cousins - Yes

omg what!?!! i would only marry a sibling if they were my twin sister, they'd be perfect:S
hell no i've heard people say "oh my cousins quite good looking" but i've grown up with all of mine that there's no way i could be attracted to them. the thought repulses me. ok i might have no problem if they were rich aslong as we don't have sex that's fine kk

NO it's not okay, the only people who believe that are prob ones who are already sexually attracted to their fam, gross

[Mathew]

No, it's wrong to even think about it. I don't even see how this is a debateable topic.. :S

[Muct]

omg what!?!! i would only marry a sibling if they were my twin sister, they'd be perfect:S
hell no i've heard people say "oh my cousins quite good looking" but i've grown up with all of mine that there's no way i could be attracted to them. the thought repulses me. ok i might have no problem if they were rich aslong as we don't have sex that's fine kk

NO it's not okay, the only people who believe that are prob ones who are already sexually attracted to their fam, gross

In some countries it's completely legal, if you were from one of them countries you would agree on it too...
And you would marry some-one for money? O.o Wtf Jen.

[ecstasy]

No, it's wrong to even think about it. I don't even see how this is a debateable topic.. :S

QFT.
Its not biblical values that we're following, its just basic morals