RE: Mother and son in New Mexico face jail time for incestuous relationship
August 10, 2016 at 2:44 am
(This post was last modified: August 10, 2016 at 2:44 am by SteelCurtain.)
That's exactly the point, Rob. Incestuous relationships do not necessarily produce genetically flawed offspring. Incestuous groups are much more likely to encounter problems, but it doesn't work the same way on the individual level.
If we decide to outlaw incestuous relationships based on a heightened risk of birth defects, then we have to talk about people with Huntington's Disease, CF, Duchenne, etc, who are much more likely to pass on genetic diseases.
There is a benefit to society in not allowing insulated incestuous societies to form. But on the personal level, there is no benefit outside of limiting power differential victimization.
If we decide to outlaw incestuous relationships based on a heightened risk of birth defects, then we have to talk about people with Huntington's Disease, CF, Duchenne, etc, who are much more likely to pass on genetic diseases.
There is a benefit to society in not allowing insulated incestuous societies to form. But on the personal level, there is no benefit outside of limiting power differential victimization.
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