[Ansteorra] Royalty - Same Sex Consorts

[Bree Flowers]

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On Nov 2, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Chris Zakes <dontivar at gmail.com> wrote:

> At 08:03 AM 11/2/2011, you wrote:
>
>> You see, I like that we're an historical re-creative group and with  
>> a few exceptions {deodorant, toothpaste, store bought fabric, etc } 
>> we try to adhere to that. Personally I feel that if we become too  
>> PC we're in danger of becoming merely a "dress-up" costume party.  
>> That being said, if it was done in written history, then why not?  
>> Sincerely, Anna Mirofanova
>
>
> Well, that's part of the problem: the examples of same-sex rulers  
> given by the "pro" folks were generally *relatives*--parent and  
> child or brothers--not gay lovers, so re-creating that particular  
> bit of history isn't as clear-cut as it might be.
>
>        -Tivar Moondragon
>
Right, and the only example of opposite sex rulers are married. So by  
that logic the only couples that should be allowed to enter crown  
tournaments would be opposite pairs that can show a marriage license  
or a same sex male pair that can prove familial ties with birth  
certificates. If you are going to tell one group that they must  
document their relationship was allowed on the thrones in period why  
not hold all couples to that standard?

~Eve