Could you give me ARGUMENTS for a debate on why incest should be legalized?

Question

BY INCEST I MEAN,MARRIAGE OF FAMILY MEMBERS...

Answer 1

The whole extra body parts is a myth. It DOES create genetic problems though. That's why there are diseases that were in the Amish but in no other groups years back. That's also why the Amish expanded their groups some. It's also why old royalty had genetic issues that weren't as understood and documented as now. Although some want to say everything between consenting adults should be legal so use that as basis for an argument. BTW Marriage of family members IS legal, as long as the generation is far enough usually first or second cousins is the start. Sure you can't marry your mom or sister, but cousins ARE family.

Answer 2

Wow, tough question.  While I don't believe that it should, here are a few arguments in that direction:

1)  Marrying who we want is a basic human right.  If you love someone, why should it matter whether they're a relative?

2)  Two people who have the same roots already have strong family connections and a similar values system on which to build a successful relationship, and this should help with building a strong foundation for any future children.

3)  The main reason that marriage of family members is so frowned upon is that birth defects often occur when two family members produce children.  However, in this day and age, genetic testing exists that can help spot potential problems before a marriage.  If the individuals undergo such testing ahead of time and there is no risk, then this objection disappears.

4)  When referring to "incest," many people view this as wrong because it is also combined with child abuse/pedophelia (eg, a father sleeping with his underage daughter).  In the definition you're talking about, both individuals would be fully mature, consenting adults.

Answer 3

Sorry I can't think of any.

Answer 4

Because there's nothing wrong with it.

Good enough reason as any.

Answer 5

Um Well i guess we could start in a new evolutionary direction... you know kids will have arms growing out of their heads... who knows someday we might NEED arms growing out of our heads, and they all will be ahead (no pun intended) of the game.