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I was reading an article about this case in California, where two lesbians were fighting over the custody of children that genetically were traceable to one, but which the other had raised. You know what? Nobody even thought about or mentioned, nobody asked a simple question about whether the father of those children should have any claim, because, very often in these relationships, they are conducted in such a way and conception occurs in such a way as to intentionally mask who the father might be, so that children must grow up without knowing who their father is. And that means that an incestuous situation could easily arise in our society, it's more than likely to arise--not to mention every other kind of incestuous complication.

Alan Keyes#43

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Keyes discusses a custody case involving two lesbians and argues the biological father is ignored. He claims this masking of paternity risks incestuous complications in society.
In plain terms
In a lesbian custody fight, the biological father was ignored. Keyes says hiding who the father is could lead to incest.
What can you take from it?
Ensure biological fathers are recognized in custody.

Where it applies

  • family law debates
  • same-sex parenting discussions

Putting it to work

  • advocating for father's rights
  • critiquing same-sex adoption

Questions to consider

  • Who should determine custody?
  • Does biological link matter most?

Another view

Incest risks are not unique to this family structure.

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