Just curious to see what everyone's stance on this is......
And if you are opposed, please share why......
And if you are opposed, please share why......
In defense of Texas, the group settled from Utah was a sect of Warren Jeffs, a known pedophile. I don't think I'd count them in the mix because many, if not all, of those "child" brides were emotionally as well as physically molested and did not enter into those arrangements on their own free will.Well, I just found out my blow up doll is a lesbian, but I figure the odds of five wives all having a headache at the same time are really astronomical.
Yes, I stole those from Rodney.
I'm again personally opposed on religious grounds but in all honesty - I don't really care. I wasn't preachy on the issue just legalized and I wouldn't really raise a stink here.
This is something people have to accept - we can't control what all goes on. There are couples TODAY in Utah and even HERE IN TEXAS practicing that stuff.
You know, there's a point where even if my evangelical Christianity is 100% totally right (e.g. I'm not wrong about anything in the next life), folks have already heard and know it's sin, whatever "it" is. At that point, does one more screaming guy really make any difference?
I'm sort of with DP on this one. My tolerance level ends at pedophilia, and it was rampant in Jeffers' little kingdom. The escaped women have been clear that it was all about sex. The other problem I have with colonies like his is public assistance. Those groups have made an art out of manipulating the welfare laws to their benefit. I'd like them to do what they want, with the restrictions noted above, but I don't want to support their lifestyles...Well, I just found out my blow up doll is a lesbian, but I figure the odds of five wives all having a headache at the same time are really astronomical.
Yes, I stole those from Rodney.
I'm again personally opposed on religious grounds but in all honesty - I don't really care. I wasn't preachy on the issue just legalized and I wouldn't really raise a stink here.
This is something people have to accept - we can't control what all goes on. There are couples TODAY in Utah and even HERE IN TEXAS practicing that stuff.
You know, there's a point where even if my evangelical Christianity is 100% totally right (e.g. I'm not wrong about anything in the next life), folks have already heard and know it's sin, whatever "it" is. At that point, does one more screaming guy really make any difference?
Um...Hahaha! Lots of people this past week thought it already had been and that it was changed.I would probably say no but if it became legal I wouldn't care either. Marriage may need to be actually defined to put all these issues to rest. I would probably be fine with a definition of 2 consenting non related (to a certain extent) mentally capable adults of a certain age (TBD). I hope that covered it all.
Well Im going to go out on a limb and say it will not be legalized in the US anytime soon. The most direct reason I can give you is the military. The military is the guinie pig for all new civil rights ideas the government expirements with. Big examples were integration and gay rights. The biggest reason Im using the military is because once you are married you get a larger BAH pay for dependents. Also you will either have a lot of GIs either being bankrupt or making bank on tax day because of dependents.I didn't really have a big "why?" -- I was curious mostly. I find that "between adults" and "behind closed doors" is a common reply.....and one I can understand. I don't know if I agree 100%, because there are always exceptions to every rule. Adults who are incapable of making personal decisions would be an example.....incest relationship between consenting adults......and I'm sure there are others. But, for the most part, I am just curious as to the thought process of others.
Maybe, my "vote" question has more to do with would you "vote" for a President (or Senator, Rep, etc) that wanted to legalize "Polygamy".....
Finally - I do find it odd that those that care so much about protecting children are indifferent as to what goes on in a house "behind closed doors".....even if the children would be deemed "legally" safe....
I enjoy the responses.....gives insight for sure.
*Like* and Ditto.mikes12 said:I have five rules for for sexual behavior that I would consider "my business" if people break.
1. Is it consentual?
2. Is it between adults? (Gray area here if both are teenagers, or very close in age.)
3. Is it behind closed doors?
4. Are they taking responsibility? (If you can't feed 'em, don't breed 'em, or if you knowingly engage in risky behavior, don't whine that government needs to spend more on AIDS.)
5. Be honest with your partner(s), so they can properly decide if they are willing to assume their risks.
I disagree. I think the Courts will rule on polygamy as well as overturn the Texas federal judge's ruling on the illegality of Obama's immigration amnesty program. I think his legacy is solidified for whatever that may be.Well Im going to go out on a limb and say it will not be legalized in the US anytime soon. The most direct reason I can give you is the military. The military is the guinie pig for all new civil rights ideas the government expirements with. Big examples were integration and gay rights. The biggest reason Im using the military is because once you are married you get a larger BAH pay for dependents. Also you will either have a lot of GIs either being bankrupt or making bank on tax day because of dependents.
Personally I dont care if it is or isnt.
I wish I had said that.In accordance with my usual stance, I don't give a damn, much less a vote...