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MP opposes calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK saying it can 'help build family bonds' (www.standard.co.uk)

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He added: “The reason the practice is so common is that ordinary people see family inter-marriage overall as something that is very positive, something that helps build family bonds and helps put families on a more secure financial foothold.

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The UK: Where children can’t be trans, but you should be able to fuck your cousin.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 weeks ago

Sweet Home ~~Alabama~~ Anglesey

[–] blimpkun 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Neither situation needed a law until recently. Pumping your cousin is fine, just think about the long term.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

pumping

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

That gets you stabbed by the raider you just married and screwed