Originally Posted by Suave

The problem with legislating against incest due to the increased possibility of genetic disease (and it is only a possibility) is that it carries further-reaching consequences. What then, if we gain the technology to map each person's genetic qualities? Should we legislate against unrelated persons who both carry possible combinations for genetic disorders? Unless one is greatly in favour of large, sweeping sexually oppressive laws, the case of recessive genes is a thin one at best.

Or, perhaps we should start making laws against ugly people procreating. People will get disorders and diseases, and people will die or live difficult lives. It is unavoidable, and at a certain point trying to make laws to prevent it becomes ludicrous. I believe this is one of those points.