West Virginia Arrests Consenting Adults

News continues to comes out of Nicholas County, West Virgina, where two consenting adults were arrested for having consensual sex with each other. Life must be nice there if law enforcement personnel have time to care about "crimes" like this. Here's an early report by Travis Brinks at wvmetronews.com...Two Nicholas County residents are in jail charged with incest. Deputies in Nicholas County arrested Kelcey Nicholas, 28, and Lataura Jarrett, 21, both of Mt. Nebo Friday.  While deputies were arresting Nicholas on a warrant for home confinement violation at his home in Mt. Nebo, they noticed inappropriate conduct between Nicholas and Jarrett, his step daughter.Inappropriate to whom? They are consenting adults in a private residence....

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Posted in: father-daughter,incest,lack of equality harms,law,prejudice,prosecution,stigma,West Virginia

West Virginia Arrests Consenting Adults

News continues to comes out of Nicholas County, West Virgina, where two consenting adults were arrested for having consensual sex with each other. Life must be nice there if law enforcement personnel have time to care about "crimes" like this. Here's an early report by Travis Brinks at wvmetronews.com...Two Nicholas County residents are in jail charged with incest. Deputies in Nicholas County arrested Kelcey Nicholas, 28, and Lataura Jarrett, 21, both of Mt. Nebo Friday.  While deputies were arresting Nicholas on a warrant for home confinement violation at his home in Mt. Nebo, they noticed inappropriate conduct between Nicholas and Jarrett, his step daughter.Inappropriate to whom? They are consenting adults in a private residence....

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Posted in: father-daughter,incest,lack of equality harms,law,prejudice,prosecution,stigma,West Virginia

Where Are They Now?

Some people, while not themselves involved in consanguinamory, are turned on by erotica with an incest theme. Some people who are, or have been, involved in consanguinamory want nothing to do interacting with or providing masturbation material for the first group. This causes friction when these two groups intersect at incest websites. (As always, I’m referring to adult consensual sex.) Some discussion forums have deliberately maintained a policy prohibiting pornographic images or videos. Some of the antiporn sentiment within the consanguinamory community mirrors a general population antiporn sentiment that adult videos and images aren’t good representations of, or are even antithetical to, the reality of intimacy and lovemaking.I'm not here...

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Posted in: brother-sister,cheating,coming out,consanguineous,father-daughter,incest,media,mother-son,polyamory,siblings,triads

Where Are They Now?

Some people, while not themselves involved in consanguinamory, are turned on by erotica with an incest theme. Some people who are, or have been, involved in consanguinamory want nothing to do interacting with or providing masturbation material for the first group. This causes friction when these two groups intersect at incest websites. (As always, I’m referring to adult consensual sex.) Some discussion forums have deliberately maintained a policy prohibiting pornographic images or videos. Some of the antiporn sentiment within the consanguinamory community mirrors a general population antiporn sentiment that adult videos and images aren’t good representations of, or are even antithetical to, the reality of intimacy and lovemaking.I'm not here...

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Posted in: brother-sister,cheating,coming out,consanguineous,father-daughter,incest,media,mother-son,polyamory,siblings,triads

We Get Letters

We like to get comments on this blog. Sometimes we get such compelling and well-argued statements  like this:You people are f----ed in the headWith such articulate statements like that, we know that full marriage equality will happen. Because there is no good argument against it.In response to a posting about a sad search, this uplifting comment was left...That's so sad, wow. :/Just another reason I feel blessed with fortune to have such a wonderful union with my Dad.I hope that they find a good resolution to their dilemma...that really is heart-wrenching. Finally, someone left this comment after my response to the frequently asked question, "Why is incest illegal?"I have also been in an incestuous relationship with my younger sister....

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Posted in: consanguineous,father-daughter,GSA,incest,prejudice,siblings

We Get Letters

We like to get comments on this blog. Sometimes we get such compelling and well-argued statements  like this:You people are f----ed in the headWith such articulate statements like that, we know that full marriage equality will happen. Because there is no good argument against it.In response to a posting about a sad search, this uplifting comment was left...That's so sad, wow. :/Just another reason I feel blessed with fortune to have such a wonderful union with my Dad.I hope that they find a good resolution to their dilemma...that really is heart-wrenching. Finally, someone left this comment after my response to the frequently asked question, "Why is incest illegal?"I have also been in an incestuous relationship with my younger sister....

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Posted in: consanguineous,father-daughter,GSA,incest,prejudice,siblings

Consanguinamory and Reproduction

One of the most common reasons given to object to the right to consanguineous relationships is what I call the "mutant baby" argument. Even some people who support the right to consanguinamory and have even engaged in consanguineous sex themselves join with bigots in being strongly against close relatives having children together because of prejudiced backlash or the increased risk of birth defects.In regards to the prejudiced backlash, the answer is not to let bigots have their way. It is for bigots to lose their power to bully, prosecute, and break up homes. Don't want children of consanguineous parents to have a hard time? Do not give them a hard time.In regards to the increased risk of birth defects, scientific understanding is often lacking.Most sexual encounters do not result in a birth....

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Posted in: boundaries,brother-sister,children,coming out,consanguineous,FAQ,incest,lack of equality harms,love,pregnancy,prejudice,siblings

Octogenarian Denied Driving Privilege Goes Federal

Carl Hainer sans license.By: Timothy P. FlynnAt age 85, Carl Hainer has not had a traffic citation in 70-years, i.e. his entire driving life.  That did not stop the Secretary of State from denying his recent renewal application on the mysterious grounds that Mr. Hainer was an unfit driver due to unspecified health reasons.Well, apparently they messed with the wrong retired engineer.   The octogenarian from Grand Rapids is representing himself in a federal law suit he filed against the Secretary of State, presumably raising constitutional claims.The Secretary of State has the authority to restrict or deny a driver's license based on the applicant's ability to safely operate their vehicle.  The SOS gets referrals for a driver's...

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Posted in: Carl Hainer,lawyer,Michigan Motor Vehicle Code,restricted driver's license,Secretary of State

Have You Stopped to Enjoy the Flowers?

If you haven't yet bought or read Diane Rinella's Flower series, you're missing out. I have made it clear how I feel about these works. I've collected some reviews from others below. Again, Love's Forbidden Flower is a novel, and Time's Forbidden Flower is the sequel novel. Love's Erotic Flower is a story, featuring characters from the novels in explicit sexual situatuons, and was released between the release of the novels. It can enjoyed as an independent work.Bookworm Brandee at bookworkbrandee.blogspot.com had posted this about Love's back in April...This story, as I said, deals with a topic that many would choose not to discuss. But the writing is so eloquent and lyrical, it made reading about Lily and Donovan easier. The love, anger, confusion...

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Posted in: allies,brother-sister,consanguineous,incest,love,media,polyamory,prejudice,siblings,stigma

Have You Stopped to Enjoy the Flowers?

If you haven't yet bought or read Diane Rinella's Flower series, you're missing out. I have made it clear how I feel about these works. I've collected some reviews from others below. Again, Love's Forbidden Flower is a novel, and Time's Forbidden Flower is the sequel novel. Love's Erotic Flower is a story, featuring characters from the novels in explicit sexual situatuons, and was released between the release of the novels. It can enjoyed as an independent work.Bookworm Brandee at bookworkbrandee.blogspot.com had posted this about Love's back in April...This story, as I said, deals with a topic that many would choose not to discuss. But the writing is so eloquent and lyrical, it made reading about Lily and Donovan easier. The love, anger, confusion...

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Posted in: allies,brother-sister,consanguineous,incest,love,media,polyamory,prejudice,siblings,stigma

Law School Described in Six Words

By: Timothy P. FlynnRecently, a WSJ Law Blog post described law school in six words. The post was inspired by a law professor at Marquette University Law School who, in turn, was inspired by the master of lean prose: Ernest Hemingway.After all, legal prose should be concise and to the point. Simple declarative sentences should be the rule in legal papers.Hemingway is said to have once won a bet by writing a story in just six words.  His contribution, scribbled on a bar napkin, was:For sale: baby shoes, never worn.Here is what the WSJ's blogger came up with to describe various facets of law school:For sale: law degree, no promises.Three years later, they weren't ready.You'll get hired, so they claimed."But I'm tenured", the professor replied.The...

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Posted in: Cooley Law School,divorce lawyer,Ernest Hemingway,law school,Wall Street Journal

Another Casting Call For Polyamorous Lovers

If you are in a polycule of three or more people and want to be on television, here's another chance.Posted On:09/20/2013  Closing On:10/20/2013Company:WESTCASTINGCasting Call InformationCity: Any CityState: National“LOVE TRIADS” SEEKING POLYAMOROUS GROUPSNEW DOCU-SERIES on a Major Network will be looking at different types of relationships. Untraditional love with more than just 2 people.Seeking groups of 3 or more people who are in love, committed to each other and pursue their own happiness even when it is considered Taboo or not the norm.Polyamory is the practice, desire, or acceptance of having more than one intimate relationship at a time with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.*We are not seeking “Swingers” but...

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Posted in: media,open,polyamory

Guardianship Bills Seek to Prevent "Grannysnatching"

By:  Timothy P. FlynnAn adult guardianship is a probate court proceeding that protects an individual that cannot take care of his own affairs by appointing a fiduciary -a guardian or conservator- to care for the incapacitated individual.  In our free-society founded on individual liberties, guardianships although disfavored as a legal status, are sometimes necessary to protect individuals made vulnerable through age or mental illness.As a Public Administrator, I have served the Oakland County Probate Court by accepting appointments as the guardian and conservator for individuals deemed by a judge to be incapacitated, but who do not have suitable family members to serve as their fiduciary.  Currently serving as guardian for just...

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Posted in: conservatorship,Guardian Ad Litem,guardianship,Oakland County Probate Court

19 Responses to Anti-Polyamory

Much thanks to MultipleMatch.com for running my defense of ethical nonmonogamy, such as polyamory, polygamy, and so on.Click here to read "19 Responses for Answering Anti-Polyamory & Plural Marria...

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Posted in: group,myths,open,polyamory,polyandry,polygamy,polygyny,prejudice,swinging

Police Required to Record Interrogation in Major Felonies

When we represent an individual accused of committing a major felony, we are mindful of the new statute in Michigan requiring police to record a custodial interrogation of that individual.  Although the statute took effect last March, some local law enforcement agencies have not been able to comply with the law due to funding limitations and budget cuts.The express wording of the statute requires the police to make a time-stamped audio-visual recording of the entire custodial interrogation, including the Miranda warning component of the interrogation.  The statute also requires that equipment be utilized in this process that prevents editing or altering the original content of the recording.When the police conduct a custodial interrogation...

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Posted in: attorney,criminal defense lawyer,custodial interrogation,Michigan Penal Code,Miranda

His Mother Fell For Two Brothers

Someone named Thomas had a question/complaint at a certain Big Internet Portal's question-and-answer service. I would have answered his question directly, but the flaws of how the system there is set up allowed (what was probably) one person who simply didn't like my opinions to get me banned from participating. Anyway, here's what Thomas wrote...Why did my mom get pregnant to two brothers?My guess? Because she had sex with them without using contraception effectively. I know, I know, that's not really what he's asking... She had me with my dad. Then slept with my dads brother and got pregnant to him 2 years after I was born, and had my sister. She wasn't married to either. They were just casual things. But could she not have picked guys who...

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Posted in: lack of equality harms,polyandry,prejudice,stigma

The Royal We

A discussion is still underway at theroyalforums.com about "Incestuous Royal Marriages." This blog has noted such things before.Kataryn started off the discussion YEARS ago...Legally Catherine of Aragon was married incestually because she as widow of one brother married the other after the first hausband's death.That's not considered incest in most definitions. But that's just a formality. History has shown that Royal families did not hesitate to form very close bonds between them. While a marriage of cousin and cousin happened quite often, marriages between unles and nieces are rare - but they happened, too.One example is the marriage of Antoinette Marie of Wuerttemberg to Ernst I. of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Marie's mother Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld...

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Posted in: aunt-nephew,brother-sister,consanguineous,cousins,Europe,incest,India,siblings,Spain,UK,uncle-niece