Forget the ban on gay marriage...

Codger · 08-27-2004, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jadeakira

I read this and thought of Even in Death. But you know, that is a little weird. Well I think it is. So, should a person be allowed, under law, to marry a deceased loved one?

Bride and widow in single ceremony

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 Posted: 9:43 PM EST (0243 GMT)

NICE, France (AP) -- Dressed in a demure black suit, a 35-year-old Frenchwoman has married her dead boyfriend, an exchange of vows that required authorization from President Jacques Chirac.

Under French law, Christelle Demichel became both bride and widow in the ceremony, which was performed Tuesday at Nice City Hall on the French Riviera.

The groom, a former policeman identified as Eric, was killed by a drunk driver in September 2002.

Demichel told LCI television she understood "it could seem shocking to marry someone who is dead," but her feelings for him had not dimmed. His body was not present for the ceremony.

Such marriages are legal if the living spouse can prove the couple had intended to marry before the other died. The French president must also authorize it.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe....ap/index.html

It should be allowed, because a widow/widower may feel upset that they could not marry their deceased loved ones, it should be their business only.

Shivercide · 08-27-2004, 04:36 PM

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On a similar note, what about pregnancy and death? There's an article somewhere--which I don't have--but a US woman is trying to get ahold of her dead husband's sperm (or was it DNA...) so that they can have a baby. It's a really sad story (he was in the military; I believe he died in Iraq).

I don't feel that this is much different from pregnant women whose husband's die, but I can't see how someone would willingly get pregnant, knowing that she'll never see his reaction to finding out that he's going to be a father, that he'll never be able to touch his child, and that the child will have no chance of ever knowing his father.

I see nothing wrong with that. And I would so do that if I were able to and wanted children. It is sad that he would never get to see his child, but I'd consider it to be a very special thing for a part of him to be carried on in such a way, in such love.

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Originally Posted by Feyith

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5840978/

Okay, that is not right...

I feel for the widow lady, because she genuinely loved her boyfriend, and he died unexpected in a way that was neither of their faults.

But this guy freaking KILLED his girlfriend, and himself. So not only are they BOTH dead, but in an unhappy way, and their families want to play dress-up with their corpses so that this woman will be stuck with her psycho murdering man for all eternity? WTF?

That sickens me beyond words. At least for the moment.

Ella · 08-28-2004, 08:55 AM

I don't think that should be allowed...marriage is when both parties involved say their vows, and a dead person can't do that. I would feel for anyone whose partner died before they married, but I just don't think it should be allowed. But then again, it isn't hurting me in anyway, so go ahead!

krissu · 09-03-2004, 06:49 PM

now i can remember that in some place ....every born child hav to marry a dog .. or something like that hahah

Teh Torey · 09-12-2004, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Syd

"I now pronounce you corpse and wife"? Eek.

Ha ha, Syd that made me laugh out loud.. like really loud!

lena_turnd_punk · 09-12-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ella

I don't think that should be allowed...marriage is when both parties involved say their vows, and a dead person can't do that.

yeah, for real. Why should we be worried about gay marriage when people can marry their dead boyfriends/girlfriends, and people are marrying barbies? In my opinion, that's much worse than two people of the same sex getting married.

Nemo · 09-12-2004, 08:27 PM

Cuz the barbie dolls arent lesbians e.e Or the dead husband wasnt gay

If they were lesbian or gay, THEN there would be a huge issue about it. =p

whispering_sky · 09-12-2004, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PaleIsBeautiful

On a similar note, what about pregnancy and death? There's an article somewhere--which I don't have--but a US woman is trying to get ahold of her dead husband's sperm (or was it DNA...) so that they can have a baby. It's a really sad story (he was in the military; I believe he died in Iraq).

I don't feel that this is much different from pregnant women whose husband's die, but I can't see how someone would willingly get pregnant, knowing that she'll never see his reaction to finding out that he's going to be a father, that he'll never be able to touch his child, and that the child will have no chance of ever knowing his father.

I understand that it would be extremely difficult to bring up a child, especially since you would have to tell them sooner or later that he/she was conceived when the father was dead.

Then again, if a widow wants to have children that badly, a child would be a way to have a living, breathing part of both of you that she can treasure. If you can't have your husband, the least you can have is a child to remember him by. That's the way I see it.

However, I also agree with Head. If the deceased partner can't give their consent, it shouldn't be considered a marriage.

lena_turnd_punk · 09-13-2004, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemo

Cuz the barbie dolls arent lesbians e.e Or the dead husband wasnt gay

If they were lesbian or gay, THEN there would be a huge issue about it. =p

=/ grr. that bugs me so much, that the government or whatnot just focuses on that, but we don't hear them wanting to "ban marrying barbies." So it's like they just want to ban a majority of people for being happy.

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Ella Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 415 Points: 472.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 472.00 Donate	I don't think that should be allowed...marriage is when both parties involved say their vows, and a dead person can't do that. I would feel for anyone whose partner died before they married, but I just don't think it should be allowed. But then again, it isn't hurting me in anyway, so go ahead!

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krissu Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 25 Posts: 143 Points: 177.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 177.00 Donate	now i can remember that in some place ....every born child hav to marry a dog .. or something like that hahah

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Nemo A votive, not in vain Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California, U.S.A. Age: 24 Posts: 2,512 Points: 7,952.48 Bank: 174.27 Total Points: 8,126.76 Donate	Cuz the barbie dolls arent lesbians e.e Or the dead husband wasnt gay If they were lesbian or gay, THEN there would be a huge issue about it. =p

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