by iceman420 on August 6th, 2006

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What's so bad about incest anyways?

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by Glenn Blaylock on August 6th, 2006
When organisms mate too closely within family lines, they tend to make it more likely that abnormal, recessive genes will be passed on to their offspring. This means that their children are more likely to be born deformed or with other genetic related problems. The longer the inbreading goes, the more generations that are invovled, the worse the problem will get.
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- Right, I understand that, but without referring to incestual offspring. Just in reference to the sexual act.
  
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  by iceman420 on August 7th, 2006
- Glenn, I think that Iceman might be the product of an incestuous relationship - abnormal genes passed on causing genetic problems!
  
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  by ptrask on October 2nd, 2006
- Ptrask, you're just an asshole, iceman420, aside from genetic degradation of the kid's genes, which you could avoid by adopting and using protection, it isn't really wrong. You cannot say that love is wrong, if you try to then you are bring an anti-freedom supporter and should go to the middle east.
  
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  by JaminPRose on January 31st, 2012
- You can't ever say that love is wrong? Do you really want to go there? Sorry to tell you this, but there are some forms of love that are wrong. There are forms that are just down right perverted. To make a blanket statement like that is to ask for trouble.
  
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by Inspector Javert on July 22nd, 2007
Hell, long as it is completly and tottaly consensual, made up by parties who are in their right mind, and there is no chance of a pregancy, I don't see the problem.
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by Starmaster on July 22nd, 2007
Incest is wrong, for several reasons, mostly psychological. I want to direct this message to Riff-Raff. it is too long to enter as a comment. Riff-Raff says that we must condemn incest because it is in the Bible. Well, read this letter to Dr. Laura and you will find some weird things written in the Bible that we just can't follow:

On her radio show recently, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to (Leviticus18:22), and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.

The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as
informative:

Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can.

When someone tries to defend the homosexual
lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that (Leviticus 18:22) clearly states it to be an abomination. .... End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Law and how to follow them.

1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev.1:9). The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in (Exodus 21:7). In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev.15: 19-24). The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

4. (Lev. 25:44) states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you
clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. (Exodus 35:2). The passage clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality.I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. (Lev. 21:20) states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by (Lev.19:27). How should they die?

9. I know from (Lev. 11:6-8) that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves? ( footballs are made of pigskin)

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates (Lev. 19:19) by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the
trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - (Lev.24:10-16). Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
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- Regarding #9, haven't you ever seen those gloves wide receivers wear? Obviously the issue's been settled, LOL!
  
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  by Jodie44 on July 22nd, 2007
- Brilliant answer, or comment...!
  
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  by Carmella on July 22nd, 2007
- Carmella, here's a picture of a wide receiver, just so you have an idea. It's an American football thing: http://www.indianhuddle.com/news/iup_preview_1.jpg
  
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  by Jodie44 on July 22nd, 2007
- Thanks Jodie, that's really thoughtful :-) I skirted over your comment in a state of confusedness, I get it now!
  
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  by Carmella on July 22nd, 2007
- Sex should be limited to marriage and there are laws forbidding the marriage of close relatives.... these are man made laws.
  
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  by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on November 9th, 2008
- So, was there sex before there was marriage?
  
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  by mrrw on March 31st, 2009
- Bravo mrrw!
  
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  by Anonymous on February 4th, 2010
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by N/A on November 9th, 2008
There is nothing wrong with it as long as its consensual. its extremely exciting and mindblowing sex for sure. Its no worse than many other forms of sex thats accepted these days so why no enjoy it!!!
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- I have found through research that much of what you have stated is very true. would like some more input on this subject. I have been presented with the GSA aspect. contact demo700@yahoo.com
  
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  by Anonymous on November 21st, 2008
- K9 is a hot momma...thats for sure.
  
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  by Catherine on May 14th, 2010
- she sure is, im hopeing she will be helping me with my mom,
  
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  by mickthemeat on May 14th, 2010
- Thanks all!!! very nice.
  
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  by N/A on May 14th, 2010
- If anyone can do it its K9 thats for sure...she should write a book
  
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  by Catherine on May 14th, 2010
- LOL !!
  
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  by N/A on May 14th, 2010
- You know I am right about that one...K9 rules....LOLs..
  
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  by Catherine on May 17th, 2010
- you crack me up Catherine
  
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  by N/A on May 17th, 2010
- I am so glad I make your day, K9...God Bless you.
  
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  by Catherine on May 18th, 2010
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by anonymous on August 15th, 2006
Would you not find it weird sleeping with your brother/ sister/ aunt/ uncle/ nan/ grandad/ father or mother? Seriously, I don't think you can get sicker than your mum, you came out of there! You are brought up to love each other like a family, not to sleep with each other too.
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- My mom is hot!
  
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  by iceman420 on August 28th, 2006
- PERV! tell me how many ppl actually think that way! have u tried it w/ your mom or SEEN her???????!!!!!!!!!
  
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  by Anonymous on August 28th, 2006
- You said it as good as possible boredasmustard. +
  
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  by I love my baby on July 22nd, 2007
- its just sickkkk!!!
  
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  by briana.chabla on February 14th, 2011
- Anonymous, you just don't get it. You are as stupid as your name sounds, it is not wrong or sick f they both decide on an equal level.
  
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  by JaminPRose on January 31st, 2012
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by JTP on July 22nd, 2007
The problem isn't in the act itself, (though we have found that there is a small increase in the chance of a birth defect in children born from incest)

The problem is in the relationship between siblings, mother and son, father in daughter, or any other family relationship. More often than not someone in the relationship has power over the other. This leads to the question of, can both partners really give consent?

The problem also is, the society looks down upon incestial relationships, often causing mental breakdowns in the partners, and if there is a child born of the incest, this is even worse, the child is often treated differently, and doesn't realize why mummy and daddy cant go out together and act like a proper pair of parents.

there are many more reasons, but I think that captures the gist of it.

Oh, and to the person claiming "god says its wrong so it must be", god also said kill all non believers...You coming after me?
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- Good answer! Oh, +5 a bit ago.
  
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  by Arisztid on July 22nd, 2007
- i dont seem to member the kill non believers part in the bible
  
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  by Anonymous on February 21st, 2010
- you better watch your back, im coming for you non believer
  
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  by ffatty on June 24th, 2010
- I've seen first hand the results of brother sister incest, it was devastating !! The child had very pronounced defects, of his skin, organs, n brain!! This child had thin skin that didn't allow for maintaining a consistent body temp, among other skin problems as well, he was born with brittle n broken bones that mimicked osteoporotis a nurse broke one of his ribs burping him before all was known. He had an enlarged spleen a hole in his heart n he could not even suck a bottle when he was born, which he mastered with smaller premmie nipples, but he was on a special milk cause he could digest any kind of proteins, meat of any kind hurt him badly as he would cry for long periods of time, he couldn't be held for any length of time it hurt his bones. He did not ever grow any teeth or walk or talk n lived to the age of two which in itself was against the odds. All he could do was roll side to side that was all he could do !! He was put on antibiotics n pain killers for the broken bones at birth which caused a severe ingrunal hernia n they deemed this inoperable because they figured that putting a breathing tube down to his lungs would break his neck n the RC hospital he was born in decided they would ignore n not feed him, he would eventually die, however he was taken in n cared for for the two yrs he did live. While he was a joy to those who loved him, he passed away of a severe case of pneumonia after intravenious antibiotics failed to help him as is usually the case with these poor children, so all in all whoever reads this, here is the reality of this REPUGNANT behavior !!!
  
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by Tamilze on November 9th, 2008
I don't want to take a moral stance on this, since I don't think I even have one, but incest and inbreeding is, for once, unnatural. Well, sorta....it's not good for a species, is what I mean. It can cause birth defects and can make a species susceptible to disease. For example, a lot of the problems that the cheetah faces are the cause of inbreeding.
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- Please tell this to the AKC and the EKC then go see what it takes to get a new breed Papered by those Orgs.
  
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  by MadMike on December 19th, 2008
- If it started with Adam and Eve, how come there are over 8 billion people in the world now? Must have been incest along the way there somehow.
  
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  by mrrw on March 31st, 2009
- incest is all about the excitement and pleasure of the act and knowing who your doing it with. is very pleasurable sex!!!!
  
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  by N/A on February 18th, 2010
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by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 18th, 2007
God laid out the laws against it very clearly in the Bible. He designed us and he knows what is best for us. I don't question God on this one.
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- Riff-Raff: Hello! Please read a letter written to Dr. Laura regarding following everything written in the Bible. It is kind of funny, but there is a lot of serious thinking behind it.
  
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  by Starmaster on July 22nd, 2007
- Here we go with the fricken bible again. Get over it. It's a fairy tale.
  
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  by mrrw on March 31st, 2009
- Okay... there are laws against incest and marrying close relatives... man made laws.
  
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  by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 1st, 2009
- Your point?
  
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  by mrrw on April 1st, 2009
- Dude the bible was written by humans not god.. think about. Think about all the times the bible have been revised. All the other bibles that existed and were destroyed to make "the one true bible"
  the dead sea scrolls. The other religions that state that they are right and we are wrong.. we just state right back at them. Who the hell is right? Which version of the bible is right? Come on man.. you cant count on the bible for everything. And Laws against incest is just like laws against Gays.. its a populated opinion of the idea that made it illegal for the sake of other peoples feelings towards it. We say this is proper we say that is proper.. blah blah the civilized world all made up by the richest of the rich's opinions on the matter. Nothing is neither wrong nore right accept thinking makes it so
  
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  by Logicalthinking on July 25th, 2010
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by Mz.Kitty on January 6th, 2011
Wow its funny you ask this I hate all people who do incest or find it to be ok its one thing i dont get why in the hell you you want one of your family members to fuck you or suck you up i dont get it and what makes it worse is the fact most people do it with kids 5 to10!it makes me sick just thinking about it incest is wrong no matter how you look at it
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by seanbondplay on July 8th, 2010
The act itself is a physical act and it does not differentiate the relationships between people. Let's put aside the obvious problem of in breeding and the increase in the chance of a birth defect in children born from incest for now.

A problem is in the mental relationship between siblings, mother and son, father in daughter, or any other family relationship. If the parties involved are not in a power issue over each other then what's wrong with it? Two adults of sound mind can give consent to making love to each other, if they are in control of their emotions in handling it.

The big problem is, that the society looks down upon incestial relationships, often causing mental breakdowns in the partners now or in the future. If this is handled I agree with K9 girl that is a very exciting sex.

Let's not bring religion into this as it always pointlessly changes the whole issue.

Sean
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- Well the breeding problem really depends on numerous factors. I meen there are small islands in chile that inbreeding has been going on for years.. and there are some of the most beautiful people over there. Inbreeding doesnt always give birth to defected kids.. the problem is genetic disorders that run in the gene pool are more likely of coming out. But your chances can be just as high with a stranger. The biggest issue is societys view point on the matter.. and in this case there viewpoint is just like homosexuality.. and alot of Gay's have had the same if not worse mental problems over the matter do to society. I dont know.. evolution, science and history shows that incest has been going on for years its really all about opinion, civilized society and so forth. But I think people should mind there own business and stop being imature about the matter.. because its very real and happens everywhere.
  
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by Laurie on July 22nd, 2007
If you mate with one of your relatives and you get pregnant your more likely to have a baby with birth defects..Anyways it is just wrong..Family is family and you should never think of them in THAT light.
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- Not necessarily...read my comment to myprincess above
  
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  by Thinker on August 31st, 2008
- If your 3rd cousins, its fine...I wouldn't take a chance on 1 or 2 second cousins....YUK..
  
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  by Catherine on November 12th, 2009
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by myprincess on May 26th, 2008
Appearantly, when cousins get together, legally, it's ok. My sister's EX- boyfriend, just basically left her for his 1st cousin. So, my sister did research on it, you wouldn't believe how uncommon it is for family to be together. I don't know what has happened in our society, I guess through the evolution of Jerry Springer, all things are now possible. Such a crazy world!! :)
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- Sorry but cousin marriage is quite common in most other contries then the USA. Almost every family in the world only need go back a few generations and 1st cousin marriage will show up.
  Read this information:
  http://www.cousincouples.com/info/facts.shtml
  
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  by Thinker on August 31st, 2008
- Jerry Lee Lewis married his niece. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were cousins, although I think they were something like fifth-cousins.
  
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by JaminPRose on January 31st, 2012
Listen, it is a choice between two consenting, of legal age parties. If you give any more, 'morality,' or 'god said it's wrong shit then it proves that you are just as closed minded as the rest of the 'fanatical' Christians. And leave the fucking discussion. Oh, by the way Hutu, you are spouting shit from your mouth, you cannot say that sex ruins the love, giving ones innocence to whom they love is the ultimate form of devotion, you really need to figures this stuff out.
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by seanbondplay on July 8th, 2010
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by ffatty on June 24th, 2010
i wouldve put this as a poll...
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by anonymous on March 18th, 2010
Because that's some fucking sick shite. Enough said.
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by billabong08 on July 27th, 2010
I don't think anything is bad about it. personally its a turn on
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by hutu on October 2nd, 2010
there are thousands of social, biological, psychological, physical and mental reasons unaccountable. But the biggest of them is love. The biggest necessity of a human being is not sex but selfless love that it gets from its family. Once you have sex , you ruin that relationship. You bring elements like desire, lust into it. And when we don't get love, we behave like animals.
So never ever even think about incest. You just can't destroy the most beautiful institution like family. You have the rest of the entire world to ......... !!!!!
Also being a PSYCHOLOGIST, i would further suggest to sacrifice and devote yourself to those who love you, and only then you will be able to eliminate such thoughts or fantasies from your mind.
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by troubled_senario on January 16th, 2010
adult incest...nothing
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by briana.chabla on February 14th, 2011
incest is wrong and whoever does it should be sent to hell. you may love the person but if there family its a WAY different love. come on now you have to use your head!!!!
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- Hmm, another self-righteous one! So, you are a "saint" and you are going to heaven? Just look at your own sins and stop sending people to the place YOU yourself are heading! As for "using one's head" well, that's what sex is for ;-)
  
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by Ben_C7873 on January 26th, 2011
Naturely the human body for women enter the stage where it is capable of having a mate around the age of 13 . for all the god believers wat are you gonna say about that if god made you that way why are you denying it huh thats wat i thought (im an athiest btw no such thing as god)

It's true that Incest does cause a small rise in birth defects but only by a small amount its basically the same with 2 people with cancer or diabetes the risk that there child will get it is the same as the birth defects. for example a sister an a brother are no different from a random guy an girl. in the medieval times the royal family would only breed in there blood line.

the only reason incest is frowned upon are because of Christians they read from a book that it was bad that did'nt even say why an told everyone. over
generations eventually everyone believed em thats the only reason.
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by I love my baby on July 22nd, 2007
Morality.
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