:: In a post-apocalyptic world marriage would take on added importance ::

Monday, May 09, 2005

Even if the destruction wasn't that bad - say if a virus killed 99% of the urban population but left the rural population and physical infrastructure largely intact - wedlock would be burdened with additional gravitas. Forget staying together "for the children", couples would now have to coexist peacefully "for the species", and that's enough to drive a man to drink (and how - by raiding the abandoned gin distillery).

Now let's be honest. Would the best way to repopulate the species be to engage in polyamorous group marriages (sometimes referred to as polygynandry or "line marriages")? Yes. Are you going to be the one to suggest that everyone turn their collective back on a tradition that grounds them and serves as a link to their past during a harrowing time when they need it the most? I don't think so. Just sip that martini and stay strong.

Posted by morland @ 11:24 AM

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You crazy man. I like you, but you crazy.

Posted by: Frank the Tank on May 9, 2005 05:14 PM

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