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Tennessee Tries to Make 1st Cousin Marriage Illegal
2024-04-14
[Hot Air] I can't speak for the rest of you, but I know I certainly didn't see this coming. Given the current conditions around the country, legislators have their hands full trying to protect the public from any number of crises. But Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have set aside time in their busy schedules to attempt to put an end to the scourge of... first cousins marrying each other. After considerable debate, the bill, endorsed by Republican representative Gino Bulso, finally passed. What was the impetus driving this effort? Particularly with the aftermath of the gay marriage debate mostly behind us, was this really a pressing item on anyone's agenda? (WSMV News)

A bill passed in the Tennesse House that would make it illegal to marry your first cousin in the state, but it did not pass without argument from one lawmaker who pushed an amendment to make it legal for cousins to marry each other if they first received genetic counseling.
Posted by:Besoeker

#16  If they're beyond child-bearing age, I wouldn't care
Posted by: Frank G   2024-04-14 17:00  

#15  Legitimate issue for State Govt.

In several states, e.g., Texas, Nevada, 1st cousin marriage is a criminal offense. In other states, it is illegal. Only about a dozen states have no restrictions on this.
Posted by: lord garth   2024-04-14 14:09  

#14  The current King Chuck isn't so swift, either.
Posted by: DooDahMan   2024-04-14 11:59  

#13  To se the ultimate result inbreeding, look at Charles II of Spain.
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2024-04-14 11:50  

#12  Procopius2k what's the banjo got to do with it? I play the 5 string bluegrass banjo.
Posted by: Deacon+Blues   2024-04-14 11:05  

#11  My sister and niece are very attractive woman. The idea of kissing either of them anywhere but on the side of the face gives me the willies.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2024-04-14 11:00  

#10  "If she's not good enough for her own family, she's not good enough for ours" Play that banjo.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2024-04-14 10:55  

#9  Family reunions are a great place to meet women.
Posted by: Deacon+Blues   2024-04-14 10:45  

#8  I see the State is concerned about the important things affect this country/state/jurisdiction.
Posted by: DooDahMan   2024-04-14 10:37  

#7  "If we get a divorce, is she still my sister?"

"And this is my other brother Darryl."
It may be a bad idea from the standpoint of genetics, but marrying a cousin keeps wealth inside the family and doesn't involve entanglement in other people's disputes and alliances. This is why it is common in clan-based societies.
Posted by: SteveS   2024-04-14 09:49  

#6  
Posted by: M. Murcek   2024-04-14 08:03  

#5  My sister was married to my wife’s brother in Tennessee but my daughter did not marry their son… too late now.
Posted by: Glenmore   2024-04-14 07:57  

#4  Islamabad of the Mississippi
Posted by: Procopius2k   2024-04-14 07:20  

#3  "If we get a divorce, is she still my sister?"
Posted by: Frank G   2024-04-14 07:07  

#2  Why Have So Many World Leaders Married Their Cousins?
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-04-14 07:01  

#1  
Alternative Headline

Tenn tries to ban Liberal Democrat reproduction.


BTW: Google, Royalty or World Leaders 1st Cousin marriages
Posted by: NN2N1   2024-04-14 05:20  

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