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One graph shows states that allow same sex marriage, the other shows states that allow first cousins to marry. The difference is striking.
Blind spots in our self-knowledge. Sometimes the only way to find out about ourselves is to ask the people around us.
What's striking on the gay marriage vs cousin love.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad how few states allow same-sex marriage when they already allow cousin to marry. That is striking.
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