So why is Polygamy Illegal?

[ALBballer]

If all adults consent to the marriage then why not?

[plowking]

Taxes, benefits, etc...

[ALBballer]

Taxes, benefits, etc...

Eh I don't buy it. I think it has more to do with religion.

[plowking]

Eh I don't buy it. I think it has more to do with religion.

I think the big reason for gay marriage taking so long was for those reasons honestly. As much as politicians want to make out like good god fearing folk, I don't think it matters nearly as much as what it all comes down to; money.

[KevinNYC]

If all adults consent to the marriage then why not?

You're thinking of new fangled post-womens lib, polyamarous relationships. Old School polygamous relationships often didn't involve much consent.

In the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, girls who were still children were married off to much older men and they didn't get much say in the matter.

[ALBballer]

You're thinking of new fangled post-womens lib, polyamarous relationships. Old School polygamous relationships often didn't involve much consent.

In the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, girls who were still children were married off to much older men and they didn't get much say in the matter.

Well when I speak of marriage I'm not referring to a family giving away their 13 year old to the highest bidder either which is common in the Middle East. So ofc I'm using some modern interpretation of polygamy that involves consent from all parties because without consent there is no marriage to begin with.

Still I can't think of any good reasons why polygamy shouldn't be allowed. I think in terms of property rights it could be an issue or say child care. If Man has a kids with Woman 1, Woman 2 and Woman 3, is woman 2 responsible to take care of woman 1's child. And other law issues.

Still these issues could be solved.

[ALBballer]

I think the big reason for gay marriage taking so long was for those reasons honestly. As much as politicians want to make out like good god fearing folk, I don't think it matters nearly as much as what it all comes down to; money.

Eh tax breaks depend in the States. For, Estate and Gift taxation it is a bigger issue. For individual, there could be a marriage penalty (meaning if both people filed as individuals then they would pay less tax) depending on the situation.

The primary reason it is not allowed is due to perception towards homosexuality and religion which could be intertwined.

There is no reason why same-sex marriages shouldn't be allowed.

[KevinNYC]

Well when I speak of marriage I'm not referring to a family giving away their 13 year old to the highest bidder either which is common in the Middle East. So ofc I'm using some modern interpretation of polygamy that involves consent from all parties because without consent there is no marriage to begin with.

Still I can't think of any good reasons why polygamy shouldn't be allowed. I think in terms of property rights it could be an issue or say child care. If Man has a kids with Woman 1, Woman 2 and Woman 3, is woman 2 responsible to take care of woman 1's child. And other law issues.

Still these issues could be solved.

Well that's the reason's the laws are on the books and no politician is going to argue for overturning them.

Is there any reason blue laws still exist?

[iamgine]

Because polygamist societies are weaker thus should be prevented.

[G-train]

Should a woman be allowed multiple husbands?

[ALBballer]

Should a woman be allowed multiple husbands?

Sure.

[ace23]

Should a woman be allowed multiple husbands?

That would fall under polygamy.

[ALBballer]

Well that's the reason's the laws are on the books and no politician is going to argue for overturning them.

Is there any reason blue laws still exist?

So you agree that polygamy is illegal due to religious reasons. Are you for or against it?

[Maniak]

Eh I don't buy it. I think it has more to do with religion.

obvious agenda is obvious.

[G-train]

Sure.

You aren't operating in the real world.