Luddly Neddite
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How does "two consenting adults" equal "incest"?
Just curious.
Just curious.
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This is not about Mitt Romney.
We've accidentally found a show on TV called "Sister Wives" and ...
How do you feel about polygamy?
Include consideration of multiple husband/one wife, as well as multiple wives/one husband, consenting adults.
Why do you feel that way?
mudwhistle, your posts are always very cowardly, just name calling, no content.
The poll doesn't ask what various religions believe. Maybe you would like to read it again.
This is not about Mitt Romney.
We've accidentally found a show on TV called "Sister Wives" and ...
How do you feel about polygamy?
Include consideration of multiple husband/one wife, as well as multiple wives/one husband, consenting adults.
Why do you feel that way?
How does "two consenting adults" equal "incest"?
Just curious.
Its illegal, and should remain that way.
Why?
Incest, for one.
Jesus said that Marriage is between one man and one woman and band the practice of Polygamy.
Jesus said that Marriage is between one man and one woman and band the practice of Polygamy.
Thats fine for Christians. But why is it illegal by our laws?
Jesus said that Marriage is between one man and one woman and band the practice of Polygamy.
Thats fine for Christians. But why is it illegal by our laws?
Western values were originally Christian values
Once same sex marriage is legal, it will be impossible to deny this lifestyle "choice".
Once same sex marriage is legal, it will be impossible to deny this lifestyle "choice".
Polygamy is often brought up as a "slippery slope" argument in discussions of gay marriage.
The simple fact is that there are +/- 1,400 benefits bestowed on married people by the gov't. I'm not discussing the religious implications of marriage, just the legal ones concerning secular law.
If no one is harmed by the marriage, and all involved are consenting adults, why does the federal (or state and local) gov't not recognize it?
Once same sex marriage is legal, it will be impossible to deny this lifestyle "choice".
Polygamy is often brought up as a "slippery slope" argument in discussions of gay marriage.
The simple fact is that there are +/- 1,400 benefits bestowed on married people by the gov't. I'm not discussing the religious implications of marriage, just the legal ones concerning secular law.
If no one is harmed by the marriage, and all involved are consenting adults, why does the federal (or state and local) gov't not recognize it?
Ah, and therein lies the question. What people do with their own lives is really none of our business; if consenting adults want to enter into a polygamist (or same sex) marriage, marry their pet, or any of a host of other behaviors, they should be free to do so. I wonder, however, what public policy goals are served by recognizing (and thereby supporting) those choices? The public policy of encouraging stable two-parent households to prevent the government from having to support the children of unstable unions and the overwhelming evidence of two-parent households as the most benevolent and supportive for children (note: the future of the country) is apparent. What public policy is served in recognizing polygamy?
Fine. Don't really see any reason that I would stick my nose in someone else's life or choices. Hell, I wish I could AFFORD 2 wives. How does anyone afford thatThis is not about Mitt Romney.
We've accidentally found a show on TV called "Sister Wives" and ...
How do you feel about polygamy?
Include consideration of multiple husband/one wife, as well as multiple wives/one husband, consenting adults.
Why do you feel that way?
Strictly speaking, I don't think they are illegal per say. More like they are not recognized. There is a difference. As far as I know you can't be thrown in jail just because you have a few extra partners around the house or underwent a few extra marriage ceremonies. There may be some laws on the books but there are also laws against adultery. They are not applicable anymore.I do not see why polygamy is illegal.
. . . What people do with their own lives is really none of our business; if consenting adults want to enter into a polygamist (or same sex) marriage, marry their pet, or any of a host of other behaviors, they should be free to do so. I wonder, however, what public policy goals are served by recognizing (and thereby supporting) those choices?