Reflection on Presentations

I thought that for the most part all of the Presentation topics have been very interesting.  The one that stood out to me however, probably because of the vivid quotes that were extracted, was the one on the topic of incest.  This is a very taboo topic in our society.  It is funny, even if someone says that they are going out with their 16th cousin, we are quick to judge and think it is disgusting.  Years ago it was more than acceptable to marry a cousin, but we couldn't even imagine that being acceptable now a days.  It was very interesting when we brought up the fact that people could fall in love and not even know they were related until it was to late and the feelings were to strong.  I want to say that it should be acceptable, but because I have been socialized to think it is wrong, I guess I can't look past it.  However in today's society between adoption, loss of family closeness, or any other reasons, it may not be as easy as it sounds to know ones whole family tree.  For instance I was watching the top chef the other night and there were five people left, and they found out their family history, and two of the five people who were left were actually cousins and they didn't even know it.  So it is definitely possible, and I as well as others need to start pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable, I guess.