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Originally Posted by WCW Nitro
Still against it. The argument for it seems to be it's not affecting you and who are you to say what marriage is. However, a society is always making judgments about what marriage is and drawing limits. For example, if 2 brothers or sisters wanted to get married, I'd imagine fewer people would be in favor even though this type of marriage has the same impact on an individual level for any person. And let's say 6 people came together and said who are you to say that only 2 people should be allowed to get married. Let the flaming begin (no pun intended).
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Well, as to incestuous couplings, there are certainly health risks associated with reproducing. It genuinely seems poor for the gene pool, and that kind of risk can actually supersede social constructions. I have heard some very smart people discuss the widespread 'ickyness' factor as being a result of genetic discouragement towards the practice.
I don't really have a strong reason to deter polygamy/polyandry. I guess some may argue psychological complications related to traditional human relationships, but I'm sure that mentally healthy and well adjusted individuals would (and probably already do) have healthy and functional relationships in these situations.