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Old 09-25-2007, 12:50 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gonefishin View Post
historically marriage was denied to people who were not "whole". so since there are purists on the board who do not believe definitions should ever change, I suppose the answer to your question is "yes". society has a right to refuse them.

What about two mentally retarded people who want to get married? I've heard of it happening... although in most cases one, the other or both were sterile, so children weren't even an issue.
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