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turk
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 Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 02:45:20
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| We are not sub-human. We humans have no shame to have relationship with another human being. You on the other hand, can be useful as a domesticated animal, a pet. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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MeMe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 10:29:32
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Originally posted by gambiabev
BUT as I have said, I am very supportive of people with disabilities.BUT I question the motives of people that would choose a life style that deliberately sets out to allow children to be born with severe problems.
Ooops, Bev .... would you include alcoholics in this description?! |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 12:24:36
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If a women is an alcoholic when she is pregnant I think that is irresponsible as babies can be born with problems. Like wise smoking and drugs.
Me Me are you infering that I am an alcoholic? I didnt drink during my pregnancies and drank very very moderately when my children were small.
Me Me you always seem to want to make the discussions personal. It would be nice just to discuss the issues in an intelligent and adult way. |
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MeMe
United Kingdom
541 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 13:03:30
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Originally posted by gambiabev
If a women is an alcoholic when she is pregnant I think that is irresponsible as babies can be born with problems. Like wise smoking and drugs.
Me Me are you infering that I am an alcoholic? I didnt drink during my pregnancies and drank very very moderately when my children were small.
Me Me you always seem to want to make the discussions personal. It would be nice just to discuss the issues in an intelligent and adult way.
Nope was definitely not infering that you are/were/will be an alcoholic but do remember you sharing on this very board some personal information re your ex-husband and thought it rather short-sighted of you to be waving the flag that parents-to-be should be nothing short of perfect before embarking on starting a family .....
Yes, discussing issues intelligently and in an adult way is great but Bev you too would need to do this! |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 09:07:20
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My ex husband was not an alcoholic at the time we had children. Sadly he became one later.
Me me, you are going off topic The issue is about people marrying their cousins. 1st cousins in particular.
I would like to know more about the practise and why it happens.
Is it cultural or religious? Or a bit of both.
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MeMe
United Kingdom
541 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 10:51:20
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Here you go, Bev ..... a whole website dedicated to people marrying their cousins! Enjoy!!
http://www.cousincouples.com/?page=facts |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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MeMe
United Kingdom
541 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 11:05:52
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Have just looked at the "famous couples" section of this website and think that this may bring more discussion ... but also give more insight into this practice.
Was also heartened by their mention of "erroneous information, bigotry, and presumptions" as this is exactly what I was trying to point out to you, Bev .....
So, you see, there can be intelligent and adult discussion on this site  |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 12:06:02
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Children of non-related couples have a 2-3% risk of birth defects, as opposed to first cousins having a 4-6% risk. Genetic counseling is available for those couples that may be at a special risk for birth defects (e.g. You have a defect that runs in your family) In plain terms first cousins have at a 94 percent + chance of having healthy children. Check the links section for more information on genetic counselors. The National Society of Genetic Counselors estimated the increased risk for first cousins is between 1.7 to 2.8 percent, or about the same a any woman over 40 years of age.
Study indicates that, the risk of birth defect of the first cousin marriage 100 percent higher than non-related couples. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 14:32:23
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Within the Pakistani community in UK the risks of Ist cousin marriages resulting in children having health problems is 1 in 4 children according to the TV programme. Many have eye and ear problems resulting in deafness and or blindness.
Me me I will look at the web site this evening. Thanks for the link. |
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