Not Another Marriage Topic

Should those unable to make rational decisions concerning marriage be allowed to marry?

Published on February 26, 2004 By messybuu In Current Events

All this talk about hypothetical marriages (i.e. man and ape, man and child, etc.) has me wondering if marriage as it stands today is ethical. The criticism against the idea of a man and ape/child getting married is simple: the ape/child does not have the mental capacity to make such a decision. However, one might be shocked to learn that it is legal today for individuals to marry those without the mental capacity to make a knowledgeable decision concerning marriage. Although they are adults, society treats them as though they are children, because they suffer from mental disabilities that are often referred to as retardation. It's sad to see many speak out against marriages between an adult and a child, while not one voice is heard demanding that individuals who are mentally impaired be kept from mating and marrying others for their own safetey.

Comments

GemCityJoe

on Feb 26, 2004

Sure why not just as long as the person they are marrying has something different down there. Besides, they can always go the next day and have an annulment. GCJ

ArayanTruth (Anonymous User)

on Feb 26, 2004

You are right. It is getting worse and it need to be rolled back. Retards, niggers and jews should not be allowed to marry because it is proven they are mentally inferior. They can breed in there ghettos all they want it doesnt matter when they go to HELL! Just dont let them marry our pure white Christian daughters.

White Christians unite!

BulbousHead

on Feb 26, 2004

Arayan ---> Aryan

messybuu

on Feb 26, 2004

GCJ: Wow. You didn't even read it!

ArayanTruth: Proven by whom?

PoetPhilosopher

on Feb 26, 2004

Oy Messy - if you are going to write satire you really need to do a LITTLE more research to make it seem like realistic rant. I truly like what you are blogging here, the effort, etc, but you need to kick it up a notch. I mean, come on - google your subject AT LEAST.

Excerpt:

Mental Capacity
Generally, in order to enter into a valid marriage, the parties must have the same mental capacity as is necessary to enter into a civil contract. Marriages entered into while one or both of the parties were intoxicated or under the influence of drugs are generally voidable; any civil action to void the marriage must, however, be brought shortly after the ceremony.

KarmaGirl

on Feb 26, 2004

Actually, that is determined by the state- "Mental Capacity" is not the same as "Mental Retardation". You can be proven not to have the mental capacity to enter into contract and not be mentally retarded. You can also be mentally retarded and have the ability to enter into contract.

Mental retardation is defined as:
1) have an IQ below 70-75;
2) are limited in two or more adaptive skill areas (daily living skills needed to live, learn, work, and play in the community); and
3) if the condition is present from childhood (defined as age 18 or younger).

Only 30 of the 50 States have laws against Mentally Retarded people being married. And, within those, the guardian or the person with power of attorney oover that person can refute it and force them to do a competency test.

The courts are not quick to prohibit marriage (which is an interesting thing considering the current gay marriage debate) as it would deny the person the very fundamental rights of marriage and procreation.

messybuu

on Feb 26, 2004

Generally, in order to enter into a valid marriage, the parties must have the same mental capacity as is necessary to enter into a civil contract. Marriages entered into while one or both of the parties were intoxicated or under the influence of drugs are generally voidable; any civil action to void the marriage must, however, be brought shortly after the ceremony.

I guess we have to decide whether or not the mentally impaired have the capacity to enter into a civil contract.

I think having a competency test for everybody would be a good idea. Even some so-called intelligent people might not have the brains necessary to make such a decision as marriage.

an intellegent brown person

on Apr 03, 2004

this comment proves that this world will not increase in its intellectual abilities. you are obviously a nigger yourself because this word refers to someone is dumb and incapable of learning. your not being a christian also shows you ignorance because this world will end soon and your not being saved will grant your wish of being hell bound. i ask that you and all who read this reply remember on simple thing, ALL KNEES WILL BOW, not because you were told to, but because the sight of him will cause you to. i pray for your kind every day, in hopes of something better for you.

an intellegent brown person

on Apr 03, 2004

i am replying to the crazy prejudice person. that comment proves that this world will not increase in its intellectual abilities. you are obviously a nigger yourself because this word refers to someone is dumb and incapable of learning. your not being a christian also shows you ignorance because this world will end soon and your not being saved will grant your wish of being hell bound. i ask that you and all who read this reply remember on simple thing, ALL KNEES WILL BOW, not because you were told to, but because the sight of him will cause you to. i pray for your kind every day, in hopes of something better for you.

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