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meow2u3

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5. Children are too young to consent and animals can't speak

Reply to cthulu2016 (Original post)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 04:01 PM

Jun 2013

So any marriage to your pet would be immediately null and void, so teabaggers and fundies shouldn't have their undies in a wad.

"Woof" or "meow" is no substitute for "I do."

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Marriage is a Contract you must enter with Mutual Consent [View all] cthulu2016 Jun 2013 OP

Good point The Philosopher Jun 2013 #1

Ouch and touche Xyzse Jun 2013 #3

I want to marry a potato chip factory. You're mean. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #2

If corporations are people my friend... NightWatcher Jun 2013 #4

I married a closely held corporation... jberryhill Jun 2013 #8

Children are too young to consent and animals can't speak meow2u3 Jun 2013 #5

Most pets are too young to consent FarCenter Jun 2013 #9

Or if your cat or dog lives to be 18 meow2u3 Jun 2013 #10

Cats maybe, but the dog would have to be really rich! FarCenter Jun 2013 #11

The dog can also be small meow2u3 Jun 2013 #13

Some dogs are left substantial assets. Can you marry a rich old dog and then have it euthanized? FarCenter Jun 2013 #14

First, the dog will have to make out a will meow2u3 Jun 2013 #15

In this state, the spouse gets half if the dog dies without a will. FarCenter Jun 2013 #16

*Rec* Richardo Jun 2013 #6

Corporations can contract, too jberryhill Jun 2013 #7

Supreme Court: Marriage is a fundamental right sarge43 Jun 2013 #12