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MP opposes calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK saying it can 'help build family bonds' (www.standard.co.uk)

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He added: “The reason the practice is so common is that ordinary people see family inter-marriage overall as something that is very positive, something that helps build family bonds and helps put families on a more secure financial foothold.

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[–] Diplomjodler3 7 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

Works really well in Pakistan.

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[–] ForgotAboutDre 12 points 6 days ago (2 children)

The UK has seen a rise in infant mortality, which has been linked to this practice among the Muslim communities in the UK. This is probably what motivates this legislation. It is evidence based.

[–] Diplomjodler3 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm sure the rise in infant mortality has nothing whatsoever to do with the NHS being underfunded, though.

[–] ForgotAboutDre 3 points 5 days ago

This is blatant ignorance and misinformation. Infant mortality is and has been decreasing outside the Muslim communities in the UK. The people trying to pass the laws are doing to stop Muslim children dieing.

Not only do children die because of it, they are also more likely to suffer illnesses and disability. Disability that impact their IQ and result in them making comments like yours.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 days ago

Well stated.

[–] Im_old 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Works surprisingly well all around the world too baby deaths of 'related' couples

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

Funny "inter" prefixe seems to have the opposite meaning in french and english.