In northern India, village elders order 'honor killings' »

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Falling in love with the girl next door would be cause for joy and celebration in many countries. But in parts of rural India, ancient traditions are rooted more deeply than the tall corn and lush green rice plants. It's a land where marital engagements are arranged by families and follow complex rules of caste, clan and community, and where the cost of "dishonoring" one's community can be your life.

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    Radiofreeeuropa3 months, 1 week ago

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    Egads! The idea that something is so because it was believed to be so in the past does not make it so.

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      gkaglobal3 months, 1 week ago

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      THis is not something that has to be encouraged..this has to be stopped at any cost...

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        slate3 months, 1 week ago

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        Why is this considered honorable?

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