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redqueenmeg
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
OK, fine, if you don't want it off the books then you need to start USING the law. Prosecute everyone!

Having laws on the books that aren't USED diminishes the importance of REAL laws, darnit.

NB: I think the law should go, I do not really think they should prosecute people for this. But it is sillier to keep the law just for appearance's sake.
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Alys Brangwin has a huge talent
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
It's still illegal in SC. Theoretically they could charge Mark Sanford with adultery.
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andBegorrah
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
But can you really put a price tag on me setting all your worldly possessions on fire?
Oh. Well, yes, you probably can...
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Snowbunny
12/14/09

@andBegorrah: Lighter fluid: $4.99
Matches: free from a bar
Arson damage: $1,590,750
Satisfaction: priceless
Divorce: $50,003
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Maritsa
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
Holy unconstitutional intrusion into private sexual conduct, Batman!

I'm sure Scalia et al would argue this isn't "private" conduct because the state is involved in that it solemnized the marriage, other parties are involved, yadda yadda. But there's no way a conviction would withstand a constitutional challenge after Lawrence.
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Ailatan
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
Putting a price tag doesn't diminish it at all!!
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PipPipCheerio
12/14/09

@Ailatan: I completely agree! My dad gave four cows and seven goats to my brother-in-law for my sister's bride price and it is important that these government fines protect his investment!
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BringerofthePain
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
Shouldn't that $1,200 be given to the spurned spouse and not the state?

Is there an extra fine for any STDs cought through cheating?

Is there a take the money or cheat back option?

And wouldn't it defeat the purpose if the fine was paid through the family's coffers?
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Maritsa
12/14/09

@BringerofthePain: Nice point on the last one. Hey, honey, I'm sorry I'm cheated, BTW, we can't afford to pay the mortgage next month.
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sympathyforthebasementcat
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
I feel like all this deny the gays and charge the adulterers nonsense doesn't really protect the sanctity of marriage.

Marriage was originally created when God made Eve as Adam's partner, taking his rib and crafting her especially for him. From now on, true marriage should be only between a man and his surgically removed rib.
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femme-bot
12/14/09

@sympathyforthebasementcat: And only between virgins.
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sympathyforthebasementcat
12/14/09

@femme-bot: Yeah, no ho ribs better be trying to land a man.

I don't care how white your periosteum is, I'm not buy that "Oh, I must have broken it while horseback riding" excuse.
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mbprice
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
Well, it would make "habeas corpus" a lot more interesting.
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femme-bot
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
How about we stop legislating people's personal lives?
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mbprice
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
Even if it's in a different zip code??
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tomatoe
12/14/09

@mbprice: Now don't try to get away with that. We all know the real rule is it doesn't count in a different AREA code.
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Zombie Ms. Skittles
12/14/09

@tomatoe: Or at least in the same state.
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PipPipCheerio
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
What about consensually open marriages? Does the law take into account that some married individuals may be willing to be "cheated on?" Maybe for the fine to apply, one of the partners has to be the one to file the complaint?

I could see this quickly turning ugly if false accusations of faithlessness on the part of your partner would result in a hefty fine. What a way to avenge a marital grudge.
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Cairn
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
It's not "eloping"
If nobody else wants to
Attend your wedding.
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sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit)
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
I'd think there would have to be some sort of trial to determine the accusations. Which would make for a fun Exhibit A. Confiscated sexting missives! Grainy Polaroids!
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Bunsen Honeydew
12/14/09

@sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit): This would have been so great if it was available in my state that time I was on "Cheaters" - $1200 AND being on TV, AND taking a ride in the cheater's van? Amazing!
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warhol's gnarwol
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
"The minute we said our vows I couldn't stop crying [tears of blood]."
-Zombie Heidi Pratt
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sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit)
12/14/09

@warhol's gnarwol: No Sense and No Sensibility and Heidi-Zombie!
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CurtCole
12/14/09

In reply to Sacred Institution
To remove this law might promoted the skank-ity of marriage.
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