While it is frustrating to watch a train wreck, such as Hugh Hefner's engagement to a 24 year old woman, it does fit into the the main objective of what marriage.
The protection of accountable procreation.
We can debate the minimal pros and the substantial cons of what a marital set up is like, and the lack of virtues Hefner has being who he is, and how he obtain his fortunes through the sexual exploitation of women. The fact is, this woman is marrying Hugh Hefner with her own free will. This is her choice.
The government can't baby us, in who isn't and isn't an ideal mate. And it shouldn't. Ultimately our own parents shouldn't tell us who to marry. The government, society, and our extended family does care though, who will be held accountable to a child that is conceived from a sexual relationship.
Now Hugh Hefner could procreate beyond the average man's means with multiple women in his harem of the Playboy mansion and still afford the bill.
Yet apparently he doesn't.
It is telling that someone with his behavior and philosophy still sees a value in getting married.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what former girlfriend Holly Madison's reaction (is that her name?) is to this news, as she publicly stated her desire to marry him.
Holly is 31 and probably her biological clock was ticking. A 24 year old not so much.
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