I've thought it was because it objectifies women.
BlackAdder Send a noteboard - 08/10/2010 05:39:54 PM
So I saw an ad for a show called Sister Wives about a family in Utah, 1 man 1 legal wife, and 2 spiritual wives. Between the 4 of them they have 13 kids. 2 of the wives work, one chooses to stay home and cook and stuff, but everyone chips in. they make good money and support their whole brood. They aren't like the Duggars where the older kids have to raise the younger ones cuz there are plenty of responsible loving parents to go around. And the dad is currently interested in a single mother who wants to be a part of the family with her 3 kids. And the other wives are debating letter her be a part of their family. Now the attorney general of Utah is trying to prosecute them or threatening to anyways. I dont see what the problem is here. If a man is married legally to one woman and she has no problem with him being with other women and even having kids with her and they all move into one house together, how is it the government business what they do. They have a problem with him calling all of them his wives but if he said she is my mistress or "baby mama" would that be ok? its kind of like the whole gay marriage debate, it makes no sense.
And before you say, "well BlackAdder, a woman could have multiple husbands," let me just add that that is much less common due to culture and stereotypes of the female role vs. male role.
Anyway, that was my thinking for why it is considered so taboo (along with the moralist arguments). I'm not sure I agree or disagree with it.
Polygamy, why is it illegal?
07/10/2010 03:36:18 AM
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When potential welfare issues are removed, it's all just a matter of tradition and false morality.
07/10/2010 05:34:21 AM
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This explains Friday nights at Gilleys.
07/10/2010 01:26:37 PM
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Think of the implications of China's one-child policy in that light
07/10/2010 01:37:11 PM
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have you ever been to Gilley's on a friday night?
07/10/2010 05:12:11 PM
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No. Country music hasn't been produced since the mid-fifties.
08/10/2010 11:17:27 AM
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really? I guess that is when they stopped making real rock and roll as well
08/10/2010 02:33:15 PM
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I would assume due to practicality issues and such.
07/10/2010 07:49:16 AM
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I have a feeling the ACTUAL reasons are closer to moralistic reasons...
07/10/2010 12:30:33 PM
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This.
07/10/2010 05:35:40 PM
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There's a name I've not seen in a while.
08/10/2010 11:22:01 AM
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I don't think single wife mutiple husband can work
07/10/2010 05:55:33 PM
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Oh, it can
07/10/2010 06:51:59 PM
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Didn't you see Paint Your Wagon?
07/10/2010 07:21:54 PM
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Paint Your Wagon was about the California gold rush
07/10/2010 08:24:24 PM
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Lol.
07/10/2010 08:27:14 PM
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and that is the best back handed compliment I have had since the last time I saw my ex-wife
08/10/2010 04:24:40 PM
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Because we need someone for the far right to demonize now that gays are becoming mainstream.
07/10/2010 01:22:24 PM
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I only see a problem when it is run by a cult and girls are married off at 14
07/10/2010 05:18:13 PM
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For the same reasons Americans don't eat horse meat.
08/10/2010 02:58:24 AM
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I'm an American and I eat horse meat. *NM*
08/10/2010 05:19:51 AM
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Re: I'm an American
08/10/2010 01:02:23 PM
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At this rate, we'll soon be asking why kids can't have sex with adults. *NM*
08/10/2010 02:23:16 PM
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What the heck does that have to do with polygamy?
08/10/2010 02:57:37 PM
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Re: What the heck does that have to do with polygamy?
13/10/2010 04:22:24 PM
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I've thought it was because it objectifies women.
08/10/2010 05:39:54 PM
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You are also a Muslim, correct? Islam doesn't seem to have a problem with up to 4 wives. (at a time)
13/10/2010 04:12:44 PM
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