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"In one state for instance (dont remember which) its illegal for persons of different race to get married."

The US Supreme Court struck down state anti-miscegenation laws about 40 years ago. No state can prohibit marriage between persons of different races, and no state has such a law still on the books.

And if a couple in the US has a child, it won't have to worry that the government will reject the name they choose, unlike in Denmark.

"People expecting children can choose a pre-approved name from a government list of 7,000 mostly Western European and English names -- 3,000 for boys, 4,000 for girls. A few ethnic names, like Ali and Hassan, have recently been added. But those wishing to deviate from the official list must seek permission at their local parish church, where all newborns' names are registered. A request for an unapproved name triggers a review at Copenhagen University's Names Investigation Department and at the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs, which has the ultimate authority. The law only applies if one of the parents is Danish.

Many parents do not realize how difficult it can be to get a name approved by the government. About 1,100 names are reviewed every year, and 15 percent to 20 percent are rejected, mostly for odd spellings. Compound surnames, like Tan-Farnsden, also pose a problem."

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