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In response to "It's the state's business when you want to get married. -- nm" by Loyola

In as much as they have an interest in not having minors marrying adults, siblings marrying, multiple spouses, sure. Beyond that, it's also none of

Posted by TWuG Feb 3 '11, 10:13

their business why I'd want to get married.

The sum total of the state's involvement should be "thank you for letting us know, we'll bear that in mind as we collect taxes"

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Of course there's also the case of people marrying foreigners just so they can obtain citizenship. -- nm - Loyola Feb 3, 10:17 4
- That, as well. And in divorces, establishing rules for division of property and welfare of dependent children. - TWuG Feb 3, 10:20 3
  - Also, I think with the prevalence of pre-nuptial agreements, there is a danger that some marriages can be taking place solely to accrue the favoured - Loyola Feb 3, 10:27 2
    - So? Change the tax laws, then. I don't think the state needs to encourage marriage or discourage divorce any more than I think they should - TWuG Feb 3, 10:33 1
      - I disagree. -- nm - Loyola Feb 3, 10:38

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