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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:15 PM
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You can't get a marriage license in Ohio if you have syphillis
Who Won't A Marriage License Be Issued To?

Persons nearer of kin than second cousins (O.R.C. 3101.01), or when either of the applicants is under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or controlled substance or is infected with syphilis in a form that is communicable or likely to become communicable (O.R.C. 3101.06).

This has been a public service announcement.

:hi:
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:16 PM
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1. That was true when I got married in CT in 1989.
Had to take a blood test.

(I was negative; so was Mr. Midlo)
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Magrittes Pipe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:16 PM
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2. So, I guess it's off.
:cry:
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RandomKoolzip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:18 PM
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5. Is it too much to bear?
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RandomKoolzip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:17 PM
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3. As far as I know, Chicago has no law regarding STD-riddled nuptuals.
Hint, hint
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Susang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:17 PM
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4. Wait until you have to sit through the film
When Michael and I tied the knot (Michigan), we had to sit through a mandatory instructional film about STDs. It was a fucking riot! :D
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noonwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:21 PM
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9. Michigan doesn't do that anymore
No blood test, no mandatory counseling.

Most churches require at least one counseling session with the pastor prior to performing the ceremony. My sister did this-her pastor just led them into a discussion about basic relationship issues, how they handle anger and frustration, and similar themes.
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Susang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:25 PM
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12. They did it in 1996
That's when I got married. No blood test, but still mandatory AIDS/STD counseling.
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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:19 PM
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6. If they had that part about
Under the influence of intoxicating liquor in Las Vegas, I might still be single.

Not that we didn't plan it, but a lot of Stoli went down on wedding day.
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:19 PM
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7. I didn't know people
still *did* syphillis...that just seems so 70s...:eyes:
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:21 PM
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8. Saame thing in Pa. when I got married in 1964.
Don't know if you still have to have the test before getting a license or not.
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:29 PM
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16. When I got married there in '85, you still needed the syph test.
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:21 PM
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10. I thought that was true in all states.
It's been a while since I was married, but blood tests were required before getting a license. I believe the blood tests were for syphilis.
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kmla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:23 PM
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11. But gonorrhea? That's OK.
No problem there...

(P.S. I'm surprised I spelled gonorrhea right on the first try.)
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Bridget Burke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:28 PM
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15. In the old days....
Syphilis was the only STD that could kill.
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GiovanniC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:27 PM
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13. How About Herpes? Is Herpes Okay?
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Beware the Beast Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:27 PM
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14. Not true. They move all the 3rd-stagers to Cincinnati.
:nuke:
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Magrittes Pipe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:30 PM
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17. That explains everything.
:cry:
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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:57 PM
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18. I'd send them to Pittsburgh
They'd fit in with Steeler fans.
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Beware the Beast Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:58 PM
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19. Awww, SNAP!
:evilgrin:
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 12:59 PM
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20. Well I had to take a syphilis test before I got married,
but I didn't know it could effect getting married. Shit! I thought it was more about not spreading it and all and disclosure.
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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 01:13 PM
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21. It's funny, but interesting
I was reading an article that said syphilis was almost completely eradicated in the U.S., with the exception being Baltimore, where it was exploding. At this particular time, the Cleveland Browns had moved there, and Indians nutcase slugger Albert Belle had signed with the Orioles.

I took the opportunity to send a LTTE to the Baltimore Sun explaining the cause and effect of Art Modell and Albert Belle on the public health of their city.
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