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Old 06-01-2012, 03:47 PM
 
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One has to remember why pot was criminalized in the first place.
Because it causes black jazz musicians to rape white women, didn't you see Reefer Madness???

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Old 06-01-2012, 04:05 PM
 
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The gay marriage issue is GOING to go to Federal court as some point...Prop 8 was a nut hair away from being picked up by the Supreme Court.

Either way.. it's going to happen once states refuse to fall under the precedent.
Good. I remember something about freedom, and equality being important in this country.
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:07 PM
 
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Good. I remember something about freedom, and equality being important in this country.
Ok cool... So..let the crusade for first cousin marriage and younger age of consent begin???
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:16 PM
 
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Ok cool... So..let the crusade for first cousin marriage and younger age of consent begin???
If that is what you want, go for it. Go petition your senator. Have fun with that.
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:18 PM
 
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BTW 26 states already allow first cousin marriage.
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:20 PM
 
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BTW 26 states already allow first cousin marriage.
Only 24 more to go!!
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:22 PM
 
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Albert Einstein married his first cousin. And so did Charles Darwin, who had exceptional children.
God commanded many cousins to marry, including Zelophehad's 5 daughters, Eleazar's daughters, Jacob (who married both Rachel and Leah, first cousins), and Isaac and Rebekkah (first cousins once removed)
It is estimated that 20 percent of all couples worldwide are first cousins. It is also estimated that 80 percent of all marriages historically have been between first cousins!
The frequency of cousin marriages in the USA is about 1 in 1,000.
No European country prohibits marriage between first cousins. It is also legal throughout Canada and Mexico to marry your cousin. The U.S. is the only western country with cousin marriage restrictions.
26 states allow first cousin marriages; most people can marry their cousin in the US.
Facts about cousin marriage | Cousin Marriage Resources
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:29 PM
 
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Cool let's consent to everything!!
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Old 06-01-2012, 04:39 PM
 
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Cool let's consent to everything!!
How about we actually figure out if something is harmful to society before taking away the rights of citizens.

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Old 06-01-2012, 09:03 PM
 
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Hey if I don't have to smell it....who cares?
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