Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question How far down the cousin chain does it go before it is legal to marry a relative? David, Fernandina Beach Replies In New Zealand it is legal for first cousins to marry – but not for second cousins. Don’t ask me about the logic for that, but I always presumed it was due to genetic differentiation. ...
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question I wonder why every time I read about a Jewish person, the sentence always has to contain “nice.” For instance, on (former History Channel host) Josh Bernstein: He’s a “nice Jewish boy from New York.” Or (Comedy Central’s) Sarah Silverman: a “nice Jewish girl from Connecticut.” You never read “Josh Holloway (Sawyer on ABC’s Lost) is ...
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question I have a co-worker who cannot get off his cell phone. He’s been counseled twice by management but still constantly talks on it while working. What is his problem? Alma, 51, Kempner, Texas Replies He’s a moron who won’t take “no” for an answer. Lisa, 39, Fort Worth, Texas Maybe it is obsessive-compulsive disorder. But . ...
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Could sexual orientation be genetically pushed by excessive male or female hormones during pregnancy? Rod, 50, straight, Jacksonville Replies It could be hormonal, but we’ve had homosexual people around since history began to be written down and kept track of. There are also gay animal groups that don’t eat anything in order to alter their hormones. ...
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Is anyone else offended by the United States being taken over by the Spanish language? Customer service lines ask you to “Press 1 for English” – why? Glenda, 26, black, Cincinnati Replies I agree. The same administration that overlooked illegal Spanish immigrants is the same one giving them rights. It’s all politics. Peter, 21, black, Jacksonville ...
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question What is the youngest age to give alcohol to your children? Is it OK if they get drunk? Baby Boomer, 45, male, Los Angeles Replies I can’t think of a single reason why letting your kids drink is a good idea. Dick, 42, Chicago I offer my daughter a sip of whatever adult beverage she cares ...
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