When Rick Santorum suggested gay marriage would lead to the legalization of bigamy, polygamy, incest, and adultery, he was roundly criticized. But what about marrying ex-mother-inlaws? I am happy to report that Scottish jurists have addressed this eventuality;
Her ex-husband proposed last year to her mother but the wedding in March at the register office in Arbroath, Angus, was stopped because Scots law rules that a man may not marry his former wife’s mother if his ex-wife is still alive.
…And I presume offing your ex-wife is also frowned upon. I find this curious. I wonder whether wedding ex-father-inlaws is also beyond the pale, or if this is fine.
Here’s what I say: if two or more adults want to be married, let them. It seems bizarre to me that corporations are easier to create than marriages. And I wish my candidate of choice, Dr. Dean, would back this position, though I am happy he is willing to at least protect some of the rights of gay couples.
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What a peculiar law! I wonder what scandal made the Scottish lawmakers even think of having such a law?
Hey, totally awesome that you got the UBLogs to ping!